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Manual 

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Pi Kappa Alpha 




LLOYD R. BYRNE:, 

ALPHA-ZETA 

COPYRIGHT DECEMBER 30TH. 1908 
BY 
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CONTENTS 






Dedication 1 

The Introduction 3 

L THE FRATERNITY 1 

F'cunding 1 

Early Growth 10 

Development » . , 13 

Later Development 20 

Government 26 

Grand Gounciimen 29 

Past Grand Ofncers 32 

Publications 36 

Paraphe rnalia 43 

Principles ■. 53 

IL THE CHAPTERS 68 

Chapter Roll 68 

CHAPTER STATISTICS 62 

SUMMARY 64 

f CHAPTER SKETCHES 66 

Alpha 66 

Beta 70 

Gamima 73 

Delta 77 

Epsilon 79 

Zeta 82 

Eta 84 

Theta J^L] 87 

Iota :....' 91 

Kappa 95 

Lambda 98 

Mu .,. .....102 

Nu ,: 103 

Xi 105 

Omicron 109 

Pi... 112 

Rhp . .117 

Sigma .. .. . . ....120 

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Tau ..125 

Upsilon : 128 

Phi 130 

Chi 131 

Psi Ii4 

Omega 136 

A-Alpha 137 

A-Beta .• 139 

A-Gamma 141 

A-D&lta 144 

A-Epsilon 146 

A-Zeta .147 

A-Eta 150 

A-Theta 151 

A-Iota 152 

A-Kappa * . 1 54 

A-Lambda .155 

A-Mu 157 

III. THE CONVENTIONS J59 

Convention Roll 159 

Convention Sketches 162 

First Convention . . 162 

Second " 162 

Third " 164 

Fourth " 166 

Fifth " 168 

Sixth •' 170 

Seventh V' 173 

Eighth " 176 

Ninth " 180 

Tenth " 183 

Eleventh " 186 

Twelfth " .18d 

Thirteenth " 192 

Fourteenth " -. 196 

Fifteenth " 200 



CONTENTS 



Sixteenth 
Seventeenth 
Eighteenth 
Nineteenth 



.205 

.210 

215 



IV^ THE ALUMNI 217 

Chapter Roll ....217 

Alumnus Chapter Sketches 220 

. Alumnus Alpha , 220 

" Beta 221 

Gamma. 222 

Delta 222 

Epsilon ....223 

Zeta , 223 

Eta . 224 

Theta ,...225 

" Iota 226 

" Kappa 226 

'' Lambda 226 

Mu 227 

'' Nu 227 

" Xi . ,. 228 

" Omicron 229 

'' Pi 229 

PROMINENT PrS 230 

Educators 230 

Ministers 233 

Politicians c. 235 

Commercial Men 238 

Physicians 239 

Literary Men 239 

Athletes 239 

Miscellaneous ; 240 

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DEDICATION 

In memory of the happy school days, of the 
many friendships, and the sincere love which mark- 
ed them, this volume is lovingly inscribed to the 
Charter members of Alpha-Zeta by the 
Author. 



THE INTRODUCTION 

On the night of March 1st, 1868, the Pi Kap- 
pa Alpha Fraternity was founded at the University 
of Virginia, and for forty years this College order 
has lead indeed a varied career. First it loomed 
up brightly on the horizon of the Grecian world, 
and promised fair to become a worthy rival of its 
older and more strongly entrenched fellows. Then 
the hand of Fate was laid upon her, and at the end 
of twenty years, with only two chapters to sustain 
her good name, her era was about closed, her sun 
seemed to be almost set. It was at this time that 
a mere handful of her noble sons came to the res- 
cue, and by almost superhuman efforts, succeeded in 
raising the drooping standard, and planted it more 
firmly than ever before. The second twenty years 
has now passed, and well has it shown the wisdom 
of these, who in its darkest hours, came to the res- 
cue of Pi Kappa Alpha, and planned for its future 

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prosperity. What a debt we of the present time 
owe to these men. And yet, the great majority 
of the active membership do not even know their 
names. Nor is this all. The first two decades of 
the history of Pi Kappa Alpha are wrapped in the 
densest fog of ignorance to nearly all of the pres- 
ent members of the Fraternity. How can the in- 
itiates be expected to honor and cherish the almxost 
sacred name of the Fraternity, when they know 
positively nothing concerning its early history, or 
later achievements? How can men be persuaded 
that Pi Kappa Alpha is the best, when they know 
nothing of its history and there is no one to tell 
them? And how can the active and alumni mem- 
bers be expected to maintain their interest in the 
order, when this condition of affairs exists? Strange 
as it may seem, this very evident need of the Fra- 
ternity has never been filled, and during the for- 
ty years of its life, not one line of an historical 
nature has ever been written concerning it. To 
partially overcome this defect, the present volume 
is projected. In placing it before the public, the 

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author realizes more than anyone else, its many 
defects and innumerable shortcomings. He real- 
izes also that there are many others in the Frater- 
nity, who could have performed the same work 
much better than he, and his only excuse is that 
they have failed to undertake it. 

As may be seen by a glance through the pages, 
the book is divided into four parts or chapters, viz: 
The Fraternity, The Chapters, The Conventions, 
and The Alumni. Uuder the first is given a gen- 
eral outline of the Fraternity's history for the past 
forty years. Then follow paragraphs on the Gov- 
ernment, Publications, Paraphernalia and Prin- 
ciples of Pi Kappa Alpha. Under ''The Chapters'' 
is given a chapter roll and statistics, and historical 
sketches of each chapter. In the next division, 
an account of the Conventions is given, while the 
last chapter contains historical sketches of the 
Alumni chapters, closing with the names of ''One 
Hundred Prominent Pi's." For the very able as- 
sistance rendered in the issuing of this work, 
thanks are given to the Grand Historiographer, 

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who very kindly loaned many of the Fraternity Re- 
cords, from which invaluable information was ob- 
tained; to the many alumni, and chapters who in 
nearly every case, rendered prompt and accurate 
answers to all letters sent them and lastly all friends 
for many words of commendation and praise, given 
in the working up of the book. Special thanks 
are also due Mr. F. W. Cooper of Ft. Smith, who 
would accept no remuneration for the stenographic 
work necessaryto place this book in the hands of the 
publishers. If this work in any way contributes 
to the upbuilding of Pi Kappa Alpha, or draws clos- 
er any of the bonds of ^. ^. K. A. it shall not have 
been written in vain. It is sincerely hoped that 
at least it may contribute a little to the knowledge 
of the members, concerning the fraternity of 
which they are a part, and may serve to make them 
appreciate more its teachings, and live closer to the 
basic principles on which its foundation is laid. 

Lloyd R. Byrne. 
Ft. Smith, Ark. 

March 1st., 1908. 

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Pi Kappa Alpha 

L-THE FRATERNITY 
FOUNDING. -In the Fall of 1867, there was 
in attendance at the University of Virginia, a 
young law student, by name Frederick Southgate 
Taylor, of Norfolk, Va, Closely associated with 
him was Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford, also 
of Norfolk. These two men were of the same age 
had been reared together, and had grown into 
manhood bound by the strongest ties of pure friend- 
ship. It was at this time that Taylor, realizing 
the great benefits arising from fraternity mem- 
bership, decided to establish a new secret order 
at the University. He had received offers from 
other fraternities, but owing to the state of chaos 
which prevailed in them, due to the effects of the 
late war, he had refused their invitations. 

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was eminently fitting, that in launching such an 
enterprise, he should first approach his lifelong 
friend, L. W. T. Bradford. These two then began 
the active work of organization. After a careful 
scrutiny of the student body, they decided upon the 
following three men to assist them in their work; 
James B- Schlater, Julian E. Wood, and Robertson 
Howard. These men were well known by Taylor 
and Bradford, not only as students at the Univer- 
sity, but even before they entered the institution- 
After having secured these men, the formal or- 
ganization took place on the night of March 1st. , 
1868, in Room 39, West Range, then occupied by 
Bros. Bradford and Taylor, with the following 
men as founders of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity 
and charter members of Alpa Chapter; Frederick 
Southgate Taylor, Littleton Waller Tazewell Brad- 
ford, James Benjamin Schlater, Jr. Julian 
Edward Wood, and Robertson Howard. The first 
initiate was William Alexander, at one time Pres- 
ident, and now Secretary of the Equitable Life In- 
surance Company, who designed the badge, which 

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in deference to him, has never been changed. 
Taylor suggested the name and motto, which still 
remain the same. The second initiate was A. W. 
Knox, now a physician of Raleigh, N. C. It was 
through him that the Fraternity took its first step 
in expansion, by the planting of Beta Chapter at 
Davidson College. Although the records do not 
show that any of the founders were Odd Fel- 
lows, it is quite probable that such was the case, as 
the original symbolism of the fraternity tallies 
very closely with that of Odd Fellowship. Of the 
founders Taylor, Howard and Schlater are now de- 
ceased. Taylor was a lawyer and merchant, and 
at one time a member of the Virginia Lesgislature 
from Norfolk. Howard was a physician and later 
occupied the position of Assistant Professor and 
Demonstrator of Anatomy, University of George- 
town Washington, D. C. : Schlater was also a doc- 
tor and was registered from Richmond, Virginia. 
Bradford and Wood are still living. The former 
changed his name, upon reaching the age of mat- 
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and is now a retired merchant of Norfolk. Wood 
is a practising physician at Elizabeth City, N. C. 
It is with a deep sense of pride that the members 
of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity can justly claim 
that their order sprung from the depths of a pure 
friendship between life long comrades, and was not 
organized in opposition to other orders, or to gain 
political prestige. 

EARLY GROWTH. -The Pi Kappa Alpha 
Fraternity was projected as a General Fraternity 
and to this end expansion was sought. It has been 
generally supposed, and the statement made, that 
it was organized as a Southern Fraternity. 
This is not true. In the original constitution, 
not one word was said as to restricting the 
fraternity to the South. On the other hand, it 
was undoubtedly the idea of its founders to place 
chapters in all reputable colleges of the United 
States. However, in the beginning, expansion na- 
turally took place toward the south, as most of the 
initiates of the Virginia chapter were from the 
Southern States. In this way, having gained a 

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foot-hold in the South, a sentiment against North- 
ern expansion arose, though it was not until the 
Hampden-Sydney Convention of 1889 that a con- 
stitutional enactment positively prohibited the en- 
trance of Northern colleges. In fact in 1888, a char- 
ter was issued to a band of men in Lafayette Col- 
lege at Easton, Pennsylvania, and it was only ow- 
ing to the weak form of government under which 
the fraternity was then running, that this chapter 
was never installed. 

For the first year of its life. Pi Kappa Alpha 
remained a local organization at the University of 
Virginia. 

However, on the 1st. of March, 1869, it began its 
national career, by the establishment of Beta Chap- 
ter at Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. , through 
the efforts of Dr. A. W. Knox. Owing, however, 
to violent Faculty opposition, this chapter survived 
less than twelve months, when it surrendered its 
charter, thus again making Pi Kappa Alpha a loc- 
al. This blow, however, did not crush the ambition 
of the young order and through its founder, F. S. 

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Taylor, in February of 1871, Gamma chapter was 
established at William and Mary College, Williams- 
burg, Va. , On June 6th. of the same year, through 
the efforts of P. H. Pitts, Jr., an initiate of the 
Davidson Chapter, Delta Chapter at Southern Uni- 
versity, Greensboro, Ala.,v/as chartered. During 
the Christmas holidays of this year, 1871, the fra- 
ternity's first Convention was held at Richmond, 
Va. , Alpha and Gamma being represented. Owing 
to the failure of its men to return at the opening of 
the session of 1873-74, Delta became extinct. Its 
place was immediately filled by the establishment 
on November 17th., 1873, of Epsilon Chapter at the 
Virginia K. & M. College, Blacksburg, Va. Closely 
following this was the chartering of Zeta chapter 
at East Tennessee University, Knoxville, Tenn. on 
March 23rd., 1874 

This chapter, however, did not succeed, and', none 
of its men returning at the opening of the follow- 
ing session, its charter was surrender ed. Although 
the constitution of the fraternity provided for an 
annual convention, it was not until 1876 that the 

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Second Convention was held. This convened at 
Yellow Sulphur Springs in August, and delegates 
were present from Alpha, Gamma and Epsilon, 
which at that time comprised the active roll of the 
fraternity, Beta, Delta and Zeta having given up 
the ghost, 

DEVELOPMENT.— In 1878, as a result of 
the Yellow Sulphur Springs Convention, tv^o chap- 
ters were added, Eta, at the rsity of Louis- 
iana, New Orleans, on January 14tli., and Theta, 
at South v/estern Pj^esbyterian University (then Ste- 
wart College) on October 21st. As if to offset 
this march of progress, Gammxa Chapter died v/ith 
William and Mary College, which closed its doors 
daring, this year. This was one of the strongest 
chapters and its loss was a severe blow to the Fra- 
ternity. Yet harder luck was in store for the 
.oung order, as anti-fraternity legislati 
wrought to bear, which caused Epsilon at the Vir- 
ginia i\. & M. College to give up its charter in 1880 
to. be f oUov/ed in 1881 by Eta at the University of 
Louisiana, through failure of its men to return. At 

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this time only two chapters, Alpha and Theta, were 
left to uphold the banner of Pi Kappa Alpha. Al- 
pha was very anxious to merge with some other or- 
ganization, and wanted Theta to join her in her ef- 
forts to accomplish this end. Theta, however, re- 
fused to take this step, and notified Alpha that 
she would undertake the responsibility of carrying 
on the fraternity herself. Many were the discus- 
sions in Theta's chapter hall concerning the merg- 
ing with another fraternity, and at one time in 
1882, in connection with Alpha, steps were taken 
to gain admittance into the Delta Psi Fraternity, 
but this action was retracted and later in the year 
attempts were made to establish chapters at Cen- 
tral University, Richmond, Ky. , Cumberland Uni- 
versity, Lebanon, Tenn. , and revive Beta at David- 
son College. These efforts, however, were of no 
avail. In 1883, the Sigma Nu Fraternity, which, 
through reverses similar to Pi Kappa Alpha, had 
been reduced to three chapters, proposed to con- 
solidate the two organizations. This offer was re- 
jected by both Alpha and Theta. In 1884, in the 

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face of much opposition, application was made for 
admittance into Beta Theta Pi and later Delta 
Kappa Epsilon by Theta, but both of these were 
withdrawn before presentation. During the session 
of 1884-85 two offers of affiliation were made to 
Theta, one from Sigma Alpha Epsilon and another 
from Kappa Sigma, but both were rejected. Through 
R. M. Kennedy, Theta, Iota was established in No- 
vember 1885. Just after her installation, a second 
offer of affiliation of the whole fraternity came 
from Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Alpha v/as anxious to 
accept but Theta and Iota stood fast and voted 
*'No''. At this time steps were taken toward the 
revival of Zeta and Eta. The latter came to naught, 
but efforts on the former resulted in the revival of 
Zeta at the University of Tennessee in 1886. In 
the same year, Theta in lieu of any better form of 
communication, attemped the circulation of a series 
of circular letters between the chapters, but the 
plan was not practicable, so it fell through. Through 
the earnest efforts of D. J. Brimm, Theta, this 
same year saw work begun on the * Index'', but 

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owing to the indifference of the other chapters, 
this too resulted disastrously, and in the next year, 
1887, Zeta again succumbed through indifference. 
In the Summer of 1886, the Third Convention was 
called to meet in Louisville, Ky. Theta sent six del- 
egates, but owing to a misunderstanding as to the 
time, lota's two delegates arrived several days 
late, after Theta's delegation had left, so that no- 
thing was accomplished. In 1888, Kappa, at the 
Kentucky A.&M. College, was established only to 
sudside into peace the following year. At this time, 
Iota had taken steps toward the location of a chap- 
ter at LaFayette College, Easton, Pa., but owing 
to the v/eak form of government, under which the 
fraternity was existing, the possibility of the chap- 
ter was lost. Her next efforts resulted more favor- 
ably, by the establishment of Lambda at the South 
Carolina Military Academy on January 24th. 1889. 
The Fourth Convention was held at Hampden-Syd- 
ney, Va. during Christmas v,^eek of 1889, and 
the whole governmental system of the Fraternity 
was revised. Just previous to this Convention, 

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Alpha proposed the merging of the whole fraternity 
into ''Phi Kappa Sigma, but Theta and Iota voted 
against it. The first publication of the Fraternity 
under the title of the ''Pi Kappa Alpha Bulletin'', 
published by J. T. McAlester at the University of 
Virginia, made its appearance in the Fall of 1889. 
In v/as secret in nature and only one issue ever ap- 
peared. Through it the Hampden-Sydney Conven- 
tion was called. In the early part of 1890, Lamba 
was forced to surrender its charter on account of 
of anti-fraternity legislation, and Alpha disbanded 
because of internal strife. On December 9th. 1890, 
Mu, at the Presbyterian College oi South Carolina, 
was installed. In January of the following year 
Robt. A. Smythe, Lambda, began the publication 
of the "Pi Kappa Alpha Journal,'' which, in Janu- 
ary 1892, assumed the title of the "Shield and Dia- 
mond," As which it has been published more or less 
regularly since. Tn the early part of 1891, March 
4th., Alpha was revived, Nu, at Wofford College, 
installed on March 7th. , Xi at the South Carolina 
College, on October 20th., and Omicron at Rich- 

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mond College on October 25th. The last named 
chapter made no additions and died in the Fall of 
1892. A Convention was projected to meet during 
the Summer of 1891, at Clarksville, Tenn. but 
owing to the failure of the Councillor Princeps to 
call the meeting in time, it was called off at the 
last moment. However, later a Convention was call- 
ed and met during Christmas week at Danville, 
Va. In Pi Kappa Alpha circles, the year 1892 was 
marked not only by the loss of Omicron, but by the 
establishmient of Pi at Washington and Lee Uni- 
versity on February 4th. , Rho at Cumberland Uni- 
versity on October 20th. , and Alumnus Alpha at 
Richmond, Va., the latter being the first alumnus 
chapter to be organized. The Convention of this 
year met during Christmas week at Knoxville, 
Tenn. , and revived and installed Zeta at the Uni- 
versity of Tennessee. 

Only one active chapter vfas added during 1893, 
Sigma, at Vanderbilt University, September 23rd. 
Great activity was manifested in the establishment 
of alumus chapters however, as the following were 

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established: Alumnus Beta at Memphis, Tenn., 
Alumnus Gamma at White Sulphur Springs, W- 
Va., and Alumnus Delta at Charleston, S. C. The 
Convention of the year was convened at Richmond, 
Va. on December 27th. During the year 1894 no 
new chapters were added, but Beta and Gamma 
were revived on November 30th and December 20th . 
respectively. The latter, however, was not firmly 
grounded and died the year following. In March 
1894,, owing to the low state of the fraternity's 
finances, and the lack of support on the part of the 
Alumni, the Shield and Diamond suspended publi- 
cation. The Convention met at Nashville, Tenn. in 
December. Beside the loss of Gamma, the year 1895 
also chronicled the death of Sigma, through failure 
of its men to return. A Convention was projected 
to meet at Atlanta, Ga. during July, but owing to 
the low ebb of the fraternity's finances, which 
would not allow the attendant expenses, a call was^ 
never issued and the Convention never convened. 
During this year two new names were added to the 
chapter roll, Tau at the University of North Caro- 

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lina, on Februarj'' lltli. , and U psilon at the Ala- 
bama Polytechnic Institute on A^pril 5th. In Janu- 
ary 1896 the Shield and Diamond again appeared un. 
der the management of Robt. A. Smythe, as before. 
Phi at Roanoke College was established on October 
24th. , and during the same year Alummus Epsilon 
at Norfolk, Va. came into being. Again Richmond 
entertained the annual convention during the first 
v/eek in July. The year 1897, though giving no new 
active chapters to the Fraternity, sav/.the reviving 
of Sigma on April 3rd and the second revival of 
Gamma on October 6th. Three newAlmmnus chap- 
ters were established, Alummus Zeta at Dillon, S. 
C, Alumnus Eta at New Orleans, La., and Alum- 
nus Theta at Dallas, Tex. To offset this, Pi Kappa 
Alpha sustain : his time the great loss of Xi 

at the South Carolina College, through anti-fratern- 
ity legislation, on July 1st,, and Tau, from failure 
of its mien to return in the Fall. The Convention 

: Nashville, Tenn. on June 17th. 

LATER DEVELOPMENT. _ In 1898, Pi 
Kappa Alpha gained Chi, at the University of the 

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South on May 24th. , and Alumnus Iota at Knoxville, 
Tenn., but Pi chapter was forced to surrender its 
charter, as none of its men returned at the opening 
of the Fall term. During the Summer of this year 
the Supreme Council began the publication of the 
Dagger and Key, the first number of which contain 
ed the minutes of both the Nashville Convention of 
1897 and the Atlanta Convention of 1898. The 
Shield and Diamond was also changed from a bi- 
monthly to a publication appearing five times a 
year. The Convention convened at Atlanta, Ga. in 
July. The year 1899 saw the revival of Tau on the 
evening of January 28th. For the second time 
Knoxville, Tenn, entertained the Convention, dur- 
ing the month of June. During 1900, one new chap- 
ter was added, Fsi at the North Georgia Agricul- 
tural College on March 20th. , and Kappa was reviv- 
ed at Kentucky University on November 12th. On 
May 2nd. and 3rd. the Convention was held at 
Spartanburg; S. C. The year 1901 saw the chart- 
ering of Omega at Kentucky State College on June 
13th., and Alphar Alpha at Trinity College on Nov- 

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ember 26th. During the year two of the inactiye 
chapters were revived, Omicron at Richmond Col- 
lege on October 12th. and Pi at Washington and 
Lee University on October 15th. The Convention 
was held at Charlotte, N. C. on April 3rd. and 4th. 
Only one active and one alumnus chapter was added 
in 1902, Alpha Beta at Centenary College and Al- 
umnus Kappa at Charlottesville, Va. Norfolk enter- 
tained the Convention during the month of June. 
In 1903, one active chapter and one alumnus chap- 
ter was established, and one chapter revived, Alpha 
Gamma at the Louisiana State University on June 
4th. and Alumnus Lambda at Opelika, Ala. Eta at 
Tulane University was revived on October 3rd. The 
annual Convention was convened at Nashville, 
Tenn. on April 7th and 8th. As concerns chapter 
extensions, the year 1904 was the most progressive 
of the fraternity's life. Five new chapters were 
added: Alpha Delta at the Georgia Institute of Tech 
nology on February 27th. , Alpha Epsilon at the 
North Carolina A. & M. College on November 11th., 
Alpha Zeta at the University of Arkansas on Nov- 

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€mber 19th. , and on the same night, Alpha Eta at 
the University of Florida, and Alpha Theta at the 
West Virginia University on December 16th. Ow- 
ing to the decline of the College and failure of its 
men to return on that account, Alpha Beta became 
inactive in the Fall of 1904. The Convention was 
held at Atlanta, Ga. April 7th. and 8th. The year 
1905 saw the establishment of Alpha Iota at Mill- 
saps College on April 7th., and Alpha Kappa at 
Missouri School of Mines on December 2nd. After 
a period of thirty-two years' inactivity. Delta, at 
Southern University was revived on November 
20th of this year. The Convention convened at 
Chattanooga, Tenn. on April 25th. Only one ad- 
dition was made to the fold in 1906, Alpha Lamb- 
da, at Georgetown College, April 24th. During 
this year, Nu, at Wofford College, was killed by 
anti-fraternity laws in September, and Sigma at 
Vanderbilt University, from failure of its men to 
return. At Commencement (June) of 1906, Pi 
Kappa Alpha had the largest active chapter roll of 
her history, thirty-one actives and four inactives, 

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comprising a total of thirty-five. Owing to the 
change in the Constitution, which made the Con- 
vention biennial, no meeting was held in 1906. No 
active chapters were installed in 1907, but three 
Alumnus organizations were perfected; Alumnus 
Mu at Ft. Smith, Ark. , Alumnus Nu at Birming- 
ham., Ala., and Alumnus Xi at Lynchburg, Va. 
The first biennial Convention was held at Rich- 
mond, Va May 1st., 2nd., and 3rd. Two Alumnus 
chapters were added in 1908. Alumnus Omicron 
at Spartanburg, S. C. and Alumnus Pi at Gaines- 
ville, Ga., and Alumnus Alpha and Eta, which had 
been dormant, were thoroughly revived. On the 
night of January 25th., 1908, Alpha Mu at the Un- 
iversity of Georgia was installed with five charter 
members, this being the last active chapter estab- 
lished in the first forty years of Pi Kappa Alpha's 
history. During the four decades of her life the 
Fraternity has established thirty-six active and 
sixteen alumni chapters. Of these, six actives are 
dead, four on account of anti-fraternity legislation, 
one on account of the death of the College, and one 

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through indifference. Her fortieth birthday finds 
her with thirty active and sixteen alumni organi- 
zations. 

GOVERNMENT:-As has been previously 
stated, the original constitution of the Fraternity 
provided for an annual convention as the govern- 
ing body of the order, the senior chapter to exer- 
cise such authority during its recess. At these 
conventions, each chapter having a delegate or de- 
legates present, was entitled to one vote. How- 
ever, owing to various circumstances, for the first 
twenty years of its life, the fraternity held only 
three conventions, thus for this period the execu- 
tive power was vested almost entirely in Alpha 
Chapter, until 1885, when owing to the weakened 
condition of Alpha, Theta took the reins for a few 
years. Alpha not being dead, but only in a com- 
atose condition, deprived Theta of much of the au- 
thority which would have been hers, had Alpha 
been really dead. Thus, for the four years be- 
tween 1885 and the Hampden-Sydney Convention 
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not totally inadequate form of government. Un 
der the parent chapter system, the senior chapter's 
acts were supreme, except in the issuing of chart- 
ers, in which each chapter had a vote, unanimous 
consent being necessary before a charter was grant- 
ed. Alpha held this power even after her decline 
until the Hampden-Sydney Convention, Lambda 
chapter being the last one chartered in this way. 

At the Hampden-Sydney Convention this 
system was radically changed. The executive pow- 
er was still left in the hands of the annual Conven- 
tions, while a Grand Council was given power to 
act during its recess. This Grand Council consist- 
ed of an active and an alumnus member from each 
active chapter, elected by their respective chapters, 
and two officers, a Councillor Princeps and a'Grand 
Secretary and Treasurer, elected by this Council. It 
soon becanie evident that the latter named office 
should be divided into two, so that in less than a 
year, the Grand Council separated them into two 
departments, under the charge of a Grand Secre- 

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tary and a Grand Treasurer. At the Danville Con- 
vention of 1 89 1, a set of By Laws for the Grand 
Council was created. The fraternity existed un- 
der this form of government for eight years, two 
new offices, Grand High Councillor and Grand 
Chaplain, to be elected by the Convention, having 
been added in that time. The former was soon 
changed to Supreme Councillor. During this per- 
iod, it became evident that the Grand Council was 
a failure. It was entirely too unwieldy for pract- 
ical purposes^ no formal meetings had been held, ex- 
cept on the adjournment of each convention, and at 
these meetings, very few of the members were pre- 
sent, in most instances the Convention delegates 
acting as members of the Council in their stead. A 
very poor correspondence system had been adopt- 
ed, and the members had shirked their duty, let- 
ting all the burden fall upon the officers' shoulders. 
After 1894, the management of the fraternity was 
practically entirely in the hands of the officers, and 
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ville Convention of 1897, the Constitution was a- 
gain revised, and the Grand Council as consisting 
of chapter Councihnen was abohshed, their powers 
being transferred to the previously mentioned Grand 
Officers, of which the Councillor Princeps, Grand 
Secretary and Grand Treasurer v/ere an executive 
Comniitee, under the title of Supreme Council. 
Since then three new officers have been created, 
viz; Grand Historiographer, Grand Chancellor, and 
Deputy Grand Treasurer. The latter, however, 
has been discontinued. The Chattanooga Conven- 
tion of 1905 changed the names of the Supreme 
Councillor, and Grand Pruiceps to Grand Councill- 
or and Grand Princeps, and made the Grand Histor- 
iographer a member of the Supreme Council. The 
annual Conventions were continued until 1906. At 
the Chattanooga Convention of 1905, these meetings 
were changed to biennial. So the Government of the 
fraternity is now vested in a biennial Convention, 
in the recess of which its duties fall on the Grand 
Officers, which are Grand Councillor, Grand Chan- 

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cellor, Grand Chaplain, Grand Princeps, Grand Sec- 
retary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Historiograph- 
er. The last four mentioned comprise the Execut- 
ive Commitee or Supreme Council of the fraternity 
with the Grand Princeps as its chairman. The Sup- 
reme Council has power to issue charters, suspend 
chapters, and perform all other duties in the recess 
of the Convention. 

From 1889 to 1907, the general office of the 
Fraternity was at 226 Meeting Street, Charleston, 
S. C. under the management of the Grand lYeas- 
urer, who is also Managing editor of the '^Shield 
and Diamond", the organ of the Fraternity. In 
the summer of 1907, the General office vv^as moved 
from Charleston to iVtlanta, Ga., w^here it is now 
located at Room No. 517. Austell Building, under 
the same management as heretofore. 

GRAND COUNCILMEN — In the follow- 
ing roil will be found the names of the Chapter 
Grand Councilmen, active and alumnus, by chap- 
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in 1889 till its abolishment in 1897. Very possibly 
-some names have been ommitted from this roll as 
the records on this point are very incomplete, 

ACTIVE ALUMNUS 

ALPHA 

F. M. Magruder J. T. McAlester 

E. P. Cox 



John S. White 

W. A. Long 

Robert Hill 
John B. Gordon 
John S, Foster 
C. S. Shoil 

Holmes Ralston 
J. G. McAllister 

W. R. Owings 
J. D. Jacobs 



ZETA 



THETA 



IOTA 



MU 



J. R. CampbelJ. 

D. J. Brimm 
J. M. Wells 



H. B. Arbuckle 



W. S. Jacobs 



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NU 
W. M. Alexander Robt. A. Smythe 

P. H. Edwards J. C. Spann 

J. K. Crossvvell 
XI 
E. F. Strolher S. C. Byrd 

OMICRON 
M. L. Lawson 

PI 
A. B. LaFar E. C. Ivey 

W. D. Adams, Jr. C. C. Price 

RHO 
W. J. King A. S. Maddox 

Although Sigma, Tau, Upsilon and Phi were 
installed and Beta and Gamma revived before this 
system was abolished, they never elected Council- 
men, as the government even at that time was 
really in the hands of the officers, and the Grand 
Council existed in name only. The Knoxville Con- 
vention of 1892 amended the Constitution so as to 
allow the Convention to elect a Councilman from. 

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each of the inactive chapters. Under this enact- 
ment, the following men were elected at that time: 

Beta — Dr. George Siimmey, 

Gamma — Hon B, B. Munford, 

Epsilon — Julian A. Hall, 

Lambda — Robt. A. Smythe, 
The Councillor Princeps, D. J. Brimm, was author- 
ized to appoint such Councilmen from Delta and 
Eta. but this was never done. Upon its installa- 
tion, Nu Chapter not having any alumni, Robt. A. 
Smythe, Lam.bda, was elected its Alumnus Council- 
man. Omicron never had an Alumnus Councilman 
PAST GRAND OFFICERS.— In the following 
list of the past Grand Officers of the Fraternity the 
names are given in the order of their election, the 
last named, being the present incumbent cf each 
office, v/ith the exception of Ccurcilkr Prirccps 
Grand High Councillor, Supreme Cou ncillor, and 
Deputy Grand Treasurer, which oiiices have been 
abolished. 



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COUNCILLOR PRINCEPS. 


Theron H. Rice, Jr., 


Theta, 


Daniel J. Brimm, 


Theta, 


H. B. Arbuckle, 


Iota, 


R. R. Jones, 


Iota. 


W. M. Anderson, 


Theta, 


Robt. Hill, 


Theta 


GRAND PRINCEPS. 




Arthur C. Jones, 


Alpha, 


J. P. Powers, Jr., 


Zeta, 


GRAND HIGH COUNCILLOR. 


Daniel J. Brimm, 


Theta, 


Floyd Hughes, 


Gamma, 


SUPREME COUNCILLOR. 


Floyd Hughes, 


Gamma, 


R. M. Hughes, 


Gamma, 


GRAND COUNCILLOR. 




Floyd Hughes, 


Gamma, 


GRAND TREASURER, 




Robt. A. Smythe, 


Lambda, 


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DEPUTY GRAND TREASURER, 



W. L. Clark. 


Sigma, 


H. M. McAllister, 


Iota, 


GRAND SECRETARY 


, 


Robt. A. Smythe, 


Lambda, 


J. S. Foster, 


Theta, 


J. T. McAllister, 


Iota, 


J. G. McAllister, 


Iota, 


Robert Hill, 


Theta, 


R. H. Troy, 


Zeta 


J. P. Powers, Jr., 


Zeta, 


J. R. Williamson, 


Sigma, 


H. M, McAllister, 


Iota, 


C, W. Underwood, 


Chi, 


GRAND HISTORIOGRAPHER. 


Arthur C. Jones, 


Alpha 


J. Graham Sale, 


Pi, 


GRAND CHAPLAIN 


. 


Theron H. Rice, 


Theta, 


J. R. Howerton, 


Theta, 


E. M. Craig, 


Iota, 


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C. W. Boyd Chi, 

J. S. Foster, Theta, 

W. L. Palmer, Theta, 

J. G. McAllister, Iota, 

GRAND CHANCELLOR. 

J. P. Powers, Jr., Zeta, 

J. G. Hughes, Xi. 

The above, together with the list of Grand Council- 
men may be termed the Honor Roll of Pi Kappa 
Alpha. Of these men Alpha has given one, Gamma 
two, Zeta two, Theta seven, Iota six, Lambda one, 
Xi one. Pi one, Sigma one, and Chi two. Of the 
Grand Chaplains, six have been Presbyterian minis- 
ters and one an Episcopalian. 

As a resume it may be said that the parent 
chapter systsm, at best, even when that chapter is 
alive, and awake to the interest of the general fra- 
ternity is a monarchial form of government, and 
not suited to an organization, whose very founda- 
tions are laid on democratic principles. The theory 
of the Grand Council system is fine, but practic- 

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ally it is a failure, on account of its size and inabil- 
ity to hold frequent meetings. From every stand- 
point, the present system, under which the frater- 
nity is running, is ideal, embracing as it does the 
democracy of the Convention, and the activity of 
the Supreme Council in its recess. 

PUBLICATIONS.— In 1886, through the ef- 
forts of D. J. Brimm, Theta, information was 
sought for the publication of a volume called 
'*The Index," but owing to the low ebb of the fra- 
ternity at that time, but little was accomplished 
and the enterprise was given up. The work was 
projected as an historical and biographical sketch 
and was not in the nature of a periodical, more 
nearly resembling a catalogue. Although it failed 
to materialize, the work done on it was not lost as 
it formed the ground work for the catalogue of 1891 
In 1889 J. T. McAllister, at the University of Vir- 
ginia, got out on a small hektograph machine a sheet 
which he called the ''Pi Kappa Alpha Bulletin." 
This was of a secret nature, and as McAllister did 

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not return to the University the next year^ but one 
issue ever appeared. However, through the ''Bul- 
letin," the Hampden-Sydney Convention of 1889 
was called, and in this it served its purpose well. 

In January 1891, Robt. A. Smythe, a recent in- 
itiate of Lambda, undertook the publication on his 
own responsibility of the 'Pi Kappa Alpha Journal.' 
This appeared as a bi-monthly, and after many strug- 
gles, completed its first year successfully. In Jan- 
uary 1892, the Grand Council of the Fraternity 
undertook the publication of the magazine, under 
the name of the "Shield and Diamond/' with 
Smythe as Managing Editor, D. J. Brimm, Literary 
Editor, and J. T. McAllister, Corresponding and Ex- 
change Editor. The first three issues appeared as 
a monthly, after which it was changed to a bi-month- 
ly, and appeared regularly as such until March, 
1894, with which issue it suspended publication on 
account of the financial depression of the Frater- 
nity's treasury. In June 1893, Dr. H. B. Arbuckle 
was chosen to succeed Brimm as Literary Editor 

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At the Nashville Convention of 1894, provision was 
made to change the * 'Shield and Diamond" to a 
quarterly, but as the magazine did not appear 
again until January 1896, the provision was 
never put into effect. On the date mentioned the 
Shield and Diamond again made its appearance 
under the same management as mentioned before, 
with R. R. Jones and J. Gray McAllister as Con- 
tributing Editors, the latter being succeeded in June 
1896 by Robt. Hill. As a bi-monthly, it appeared 
regularly until May 1898. In December 1897, W. 
M. Anderson was chosen Contributing Editor to 
succeed R. R. Jones. The Atlanta Convention of 
1898 changed the publication from a bi-monthly to 
one appearing five times a year, and in this way, it 
has appeared regularly since. In September 1898, 
Robt. H. Troy, succeeded W. M. Anderson on the 
Editorial Board and in turn was replaced by J.Pike 
Powers, Jr., in October 1899. In September 1900 
Dr. Robt. Hill gave place to Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, 
as a member of the Board. The Nashville Con- 

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vention of 1903 elected an additional Board of Edit- 
ors of the '^Shield and Diamond," to be selected 
from the active members, and to assist the Manag- 
ing Editor in the collection of material, and pub- 
lication of the magazine. A list of these editors 
may be found in the Sketches of the Sixteenth aud 
Seventeenth Conventions. This board was dis- 
pensed with at the Chattanooga Convention of 1905. 
The Nashville Convention of 1903 also recommend- 
ed that the magazine appear three times a year 
instead of five, but as this plan was impracticable 
it was never acted upon. The Atlanta Convention 
of 1904 provided for an exchange editor, and M. 
W. Smith was elected to the position, but no work 
was accomplished in this department, and it was 
dropped, its place being taken by an additional 
Corresponding Editorship in November 1906, H. 
M. McAllister being elected to fill the chair. The 
Richmond Convention of 1907 made ample pro- 
vision for the betterment of the magazine by the 
appointment of a new Editorial Board, as follows; 

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one Managing Editor, two corresponding or Con- 
tributing Editors, and three Department Editors in 
charge of the Exchange Alumni, and College World 
Departments. The following board was elected re- 
spectively to fill the various chairs; Robt. A.Smythe 
Managing editor, J. Pike Powers, Jr. and H. M. 
McAllister, Corresponding Editors, H. B. Arbuckle 
College World Editor, C. W. Underwood, Ex- 
change, and J. Graham Sale, Alumni Editor, with 
Floyd Hughes, Jr. as his assistant. In December 
1907, the latter died, and was succeeded by Jas. M. 
Hubbard. This Board are now the present incum- 
bents. From aver J small beginning in 1891, the 
magazine has constantly grown bettter and larger, 
until the present (Seventeenth) volume can and 
does compare favorably with many of the maga- 
zines of the older orders. 

In 1891, Robt. A. Smythe, Editor of the Pi Kap 
pa Alpha Journal," compiled a catalogue of the fra- 
ternity. This was built on the old foundation of 
the **Index" and on account of the scarcity of the 

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old chapter records, was of necessity full of inaccur- 
acies, and very incomplete. It was a great work 
however, and has been of inestimable benefit to the 
fraternity. It contained about one hundred and 
fifty life sketches, and showed forty-eight active 
members, three hundred and nineteen alumni, and 
twenty-two deceased, or a total membership of 
three hundred and eighty-nine. At the time of its 
publication, it was the intention of its compiler to 
issue a second edition on March ist., 1893, the 
twenty -fifth anniversary of the fraternity's founding 
This was to have been a full and comprehensive 
volume, but circumstances prevented its appearing. 
At the present time, under the management of the 
Grand Historiographer, material is being gathered 
for a complete directory of the fraternity, to appear 
during the following year. 

The Nashville Convention of 1897, which estab- 
lished the fraternity's present form of government, 
provided for the publication of a secret journal, to 
contain the minutes of the Conventions, Grand Of- 

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ficers, and Chapters reports, and other matter of 
secret nature. Such a publication had been pro- 
vided for before, at the Nashville Convention of 
1894, but had never been brought to Hfe, but in 
1898, it made its first appearance from the gen- 
eral office under the distinctive title of the '^Dagger 
and Key." It is issued immediately after each Con- 
vention, and up to 1905 was an annual, but as the 
Chattanooga Convention of that year changed the 
Convention to bi-ennial, this journal now makes 
its appearance every twoyears. The Constitution 
of the fraternity, and By Laws of the Supreme 
Council, neither of which are secret, are published 
from time to time from the General Office. Work 
is now being pushed upon a collection of fraternity 
songs, and it will not be long ere these are in book 
form. In October 1906, Lloyd R. Byrne began 
collecting material for a history of the Pi Kappa 
Alpha Fraternity. After nearly two years of effort 
this work now makes its appearance, on the fortieth 
anniversary of the fraternity's birth, as the *'Man- 

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ual of Pi Kappa Alpha." It is purely historical, and 
seeks to give an honest account of the life of the 
fraternity, 

In 1897, Rho Chapter at Cumberland Univers- 
ity issued a chapter catalogue, under the name of 
the ^*Rho Messenger," and this was intended to be 
issued annually, but only the first number 
has ever appeared. In 1898, the Vanderbilt chap- 
ter (Sigma) had composed, and dedicated to the 
Fraternity, a two-step, called the *'Pi Kappa Alpha 
March" by Mr. H. Bellsteat, Jr., the prominent 
band leader and composer. Zeta Chapter at the 
University of Tennessee has also had a march ded- 
icated to the fraternity. These together with in- 
dividual poems songs programmes, etc. complete the 
publications of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

PARAPHERNALIA.— The badge of the fra- 
ternity as designed by Bro. Alexander consisted of 
a shield surmounted by a diamond. Upon the dia- 
mond were the three Greek capitals II. K. A. the 
the K being larger than the II and A. In the four 

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corners of the shield, commencing at the upper 
left hand, were shown the small Greek letters^ ^ 
K. A. The first badge was a plain, flat, gold de- 
sign with the diamond outlined, and the letters 
marked in black enamel, and presented a square 
appearance. There is only one of these pins now 
in existence. Next in the evolution of the pin, 
the diamond was slightly raised and enameled in 
black. The shield was enameled in deep blue, and 
the letters on both the shield and diamond were in 
gold, as at present. This pin was rectangular in 
shape. Yet another step, left the remainder of 
the pin unchanged, and enameled both the shield 
and diamond deep blue. The present official badge 
is of fourteen karat gold, and consists of a shield 
of white enamel, surmounted by a raised diamond 
of black, the letters of both being in gold. They 
are made in three sizes, either large, medium, or 
small and may be plain or jeweled. They are 
rectangular in shape, the height being twice the 
width and are supplied upon application, accompan- 
ied by the symbol, to the official jewelers, ap- 

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pointed by the Supreme Council of which there are 
at present four. Before the present badge came 
into use there were no jeweled ones. 

The first coat of arms of the fraternity, as 
adopted by Alpha, under the parent chapter system 
consisted of a shield, surmounted by a diamond, 
the cut being very nearly square. In the middle 
of the diamond was an altar, on the side of which 
a dagger and key were crossed. The smoke of in- 
cense rose from the altar, while kneeling before it 
was a plumed and helmeted knight and an an- 
gel hovering over. Above the altar in the top cor- 
ner of the diamond were the three Greek capitals 
II. K. A. Immediately beneath the altar were the 
four small Greek letters ^. ^. K. A. and beneath 
these in the lower corner of the diamond, were 
two clasped hands. In the upper left hand corner 
of the shield were pictured a Damon and Pythian 
scene. In the other upper corner was shown a 
clear firmament, dotted with stars, surrounding 
the world and looked upon by an open eye. In the 
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was seen several links of an unbroken chain and 
in the last corner, was shown a mailed hand clasp- 
ing a short dagger. This was engraved by Wright 
of Philadelphia, and as it contained all the symbols 
of the fraternity, it was considered an exellent one. 
It remained the official Coat of Arms until theKnox- 
ville Convention of 1892, at which meeting the fol- 
lowing was adopted: Massive castle, moated and tur- 
reted,gate in two parts, both closed. In a semicircle 
over the gate were the Greek capitals II. K. A. On 
the foundation stones were seen the small Greek 
letters 4>- <l>. K. A. In the right hand gate, a 
small door opened, guarded by a Grecian soldier 
holding in right hand a long spear; butt resting on 
the ground. On the left side of belt encircling 
soldier^s waist, was a key and on the right side, a 
dagger. This design was by no means satisfact- 
ory, so the Richmond Convention of 1893, destroy- 
ed it, and again adopted the original Coat of Arms 
already described. The second Coat of Arms was 
never used and it is very doubtful whether or not 
a single engraving was ever made of it. The or- 

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iginal design remained official until the Chatta- 
nooga Convention of 1905, when a committee was ap- 
pointed to design a new one. This has been a- 
dopted by the fraternity, and is as follows: A Shield 
on the face of which, appears the Greek capital* 
II. K. A., below which is an unsheathed dagger. 
On the top of the shield is a plumed helmet. Be- 
hind the shield is an extended scroll, bearing on 
the left hand side, the small Greek letters 4>.4>. and 
on the right hand side K. A. Also behind the 
shield is a crossed dagger and key, joined by a 
chain, while a hand clasps the dagger. Below the 
shield in regular formation are two sprigs of the 
Lily of the Valley. From behind the whole design 
emanate the rays of an unseen diamond. This was 
designed by M. W. Smith of Omega Chapter and 
engraved by Elliot of Philadelphia, and is copy-- 
righted, making a very beautiful, and highly satis- 
factory design. 

The colors of the fraternity, have from its found- 
ing been old gold and garnet, and its flowers are 

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the gold standard tulip, and the Lily of the Valley, 
the last having been adopted at the Danville Con- 
vention of 1 89 1. The former bears the colors of 
the fraternity. The emblems of the colors and 
flowers make them particularly fitting as belonging 
to Pi Kappa Alpha. The symbols of the fraternity 
consist of a shield surmounted by a diamond, bear- 
ing the Greek capitals II. K. A. In the four cor- 
ners of the shield appear the small Greek letters 
4>. 4>. K. A. Behind this design are a crossed dag- 
ger and key. 

The Great Seal, used upon the issuing of char- 
ters and other official papers by the Supreme Coun- 
cil is as follows: In the center of an inner circle, 
surrounded by radiating points, are the Greek cap- 
ital letters II. K. A., the K being larger than the II 
and A. Around the upper part of the circle sur- 
rounding these letters, is the legend, ''Founded at 
the University of Virginia March ist. 1868." At 
the bottom of this circle are the four small Greek 
letters $. ^. K. A. At the top and without the in- 

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ner circle, in large capital letters is the following, 
**Supreme Council," and at the bottom in similar 
type '^Governing the Fraternity." The whole is 
surrounded by a milled circle in relief. The Great 
Seal is in the custody of the Grand Secretary and 
is affixed by him to official papers, upon the order 
of the Supreme Council. 

The first pledge or alumni button was adopted 
at the Richmond Convention of 1893. It was the 
size of a ten cent piece, and was divided by diagon- 
al lines into one half garnet, and one half old gold, 
with the Greek capitals II. K. A. across the cen- 
ter in gold letters. At the Atlanta Convention of 
1904, this was changed to a button, bearing a 
crossed dagger and key, and the letters II. K. A. in 
gold on afield of garnet. At first these were used 
almost exclusively as alumni buttons, and in fact the 
first was designed for this purpose alone. However, 
later this was changed and today, are worn alone 
by pledges, and are known as pledge pins. The 
Atlanta Convention of 1904, also adopted a res- 

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olution, providing for a Convention button. This 
was to be struck from some inexspensive metal, and 
of suitable design, which shall show the date and 
place of the Convention. This button is to be de- 
signed by the Supreme Council before each Con- 
vention and are supplied the delegates by the of- 
ficial Jewelers. The fraternity allows the use of 
the symbols on different kinds of jewelry, man- 
ufactured by the Official Jewelers, who are ap- 
pointed by the Supreme Council from year to year 
The first banner of the fraternity was adopted 
at the Danville Convention of 189 1, and was as fol- 
lows. To be square with two bars running diagon- 
ally across from the corners. The field to be of 
garnet, the bars of old gold, stars of silver repre- 
senting the number of chapters to be placed on the 
bars. II. K. A. in large silver letters in semi-circle 
at top from bar to bar. ^. 4>. K. A. in small sil" 
ver letters to be in circle near center in confers 
formed by cross bars Fringe to be of bullion. 
This banner though very effective and appropriate, 

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did not seem to please the fraternity, for at the 
very next Convention, Knoxville 1892, it was sup- 
erseded by the following. To be oblong in shape 
with an extended isosceles triangle trimmed with 
bullion of old gold. Banner to be of garnet, vel- 
vet or silk. On center there will be the coat of 
arms. As the coat of arms mentioned, was that 
which was done away with at the Richmond Con- 
vention of 1893, the official banner was also annull- 
ed at that time, and since then the fraternity has 
been without a banner. Pennants of various designs 
are widely scattered throughout the fraternity, but 
none of these are official. 

Upon application to the Supreme Council, a cer- 
tificate of membership is furnished to the members 
of the fraternity, being signed by the Grand Prin- 
ceps and Grand Secretary of the Fraternity and 
S. M. C. and S. C. of his chapter. 

The fraternity had been in existence for nearly 
twenty.four years before the necessity of an offic- 
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that was growing more and more pressing, so that 
at the Danville Convention of 1891, a committee 
was appointed to draw up a suitable yell. With 
but a few hours to work in, this committee present- 
ed the following, which was adopted. 

Rah-ra! Rah-ra! 

Pi Kappa Alpha! 

Onward go! 

Our Motto! 

Rah-ra-rah ! 
This yell was unfortunately of such construction 
that it could not be '^yelled;" and it soon became 
evident that another would have to be substituted 
So at the Knoxville Convention of 1892, the pres- 
ent official yell of the fraternity was adopted. Be- 
side this each chapter has a local yell of its own. 
The fraternity yell follows. 

Wah-rippity-zip, bang, 
Whoop bang hi 

Hurrah, hooray. 
Hurrah, Pi. 
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PRINCIPLES. —Although not established as a 
Sectional order, Pi Kappa Alpha began its growth 
naturally toward the South, and through a feeling 
of sentiment at the Hampden Sydney Convention 
of 1889, its territory was limited to the South, com- 
prising that part of the United States, south of the 
Ohio and east,of the Mississippi, Rivers. From that 
time until now, this territory has been constantly 
growing larger until the Richmond Convention of 
1907, when it was enlarged so as to include all that 
part of the United States lying west of the Missis- 
sippi, that part lying east, which is south of the 
Ohio. At present there is a strong desire to re- 
move all restrictions and make it a National Fra- 
ternity. Such Legislation will be sought at the 
next Convention of 1909, and in all likelihood will 
be, obtained. 

The policy of the fraternity is a wisely conserva- 
tive one of expansion or external growth within the 
' bounds of its territory, and an internal strengthen- 
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houses, establishment of scholarships, etc. At the 
Richmond Convention of 1907, a regular fund for 
the purpose under the name of the **Chapter 
House Fund" was provided for. In this way the 
General Fraternity renders financial aid to the in- 
dividual chapter in the building of its home, when 
the chapter has put up enough to guarantee its 
good faith. 

Pi Kappa Alpha does not, nor never has estab- 
lished or maintained Sub Rosa chapters. This was 
begun in 1870, when Beta Chapter at Davidson Col- 
lege, established the precedent, by surrendering its 
charter, rather than exist in the face of the oppo- 
sition of the college authorities. Neither does it ad- 
mit to membership any man, who is or has ever 
been a member of any existing secret college frater- 
nity, no matter in what way his connections with 
such an organization may have deen severed, At 
one time in its history, Alpha Chapter initiated a 
man who had been a member of another order at 
Hampden Sydney College. But at the time oi his 



PI KAPPA ALPHA 

initiation into Pi Kappa Alpha, the order had been 
extinct, and so this act did not come in conflict 
with the law. At the Spartanburg Convention of 
1900, Iota Chapter requested the permission of the 
fraternity to initiate into Pi Kappa Alpha, a mem- 
ber of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, the charter of 
this organization having been withdrawn from 
Hampden Sydney. As this however, was a direct 
violation of the law and tradition of the fraternity, 
the permission was not granted, and thus more 
firmly was this policy established. 

Holding unto itself the right of expulsion, it also 
recognizes the right of its members to resign, under 
suitable cause- The fraternity admits no honorary 
members, but allows its chapters to initiate into full 
membership, members of the College faculties. 
The requisites for membership in Pi Kappa Alpha 
are that the initiate shall be a bona fide white male 
student or instructor in the institution, where the 
chapter is located, shall not be a member of any 
other existing college secret fraternity, shall be over 

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sixteen years of age, believe in one God, and be of 
good moral character. 

The fraternity allows its chapters a wide range in 
regard as to membership in such organizations as 
Theta Nu Upsilon. Some chapters allow it while 
others prohibit it, but the general sentiment of the 
fraternity is opposed to such organizations. It is a 
characteristic of Pi Kappa Alpha that she has nev- 
er assumed a rabid position against the antifrater- 
nity element. On the other hand, she has always 
acted as a mediator between the two factions, and 
thus has obtained the good will of both. Where- 
ever practicable, she has always lent her aid to the 
formation and maintenance of Pan Hellenic Coun- 
cils, and in every way has tried to elevate the stan- 
dard of the fraternity men in the Colleges where 
she is represented. The fraternity respects pledges, 
and under no conditions tries to persuade a man to 
join, after he is pledged to another fraternity. 
''Lifting" is of course prohibited. At the present 
time, there is a strong sentiment among the various 

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chapters, in opposition to '*horse play" during in- 
itiations, and at the next Convention, legislation 
will be sought, to entirely obliterate this obnoxious 
practice. 



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CHAPTER ROLL.- The chapters of the 
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, were from the begin- 
ning, named after fhe Greek letters in consecutive 
order. After the alphabet was completed, the letters 
were used in couplets to designate the chapters, 
thus Alpha-Alpha, Alpha-Beta, etc No one letter 
has erer been given to more than one chapter, even 
if one of the chapters was inactive. In this way the 
confusion which accompanies other fraternity 
chapter rolls, where this system is not in use, is 
greatly eliminated. In the following chapter roll, 
first is given the year of the formation of the chap- 
ter, then the name of the chapter, the name of the 
institution and location where chapter is situated, 
and the number of initiates. Where a chapter is 
imactive, th« year of its inactivity is placed in pa- 



PI KAPPA ALPHA 

renthesis after the location of the chapter. 

1868, Alpha, University of Virgrinia, Charlottsville, Va. 17i 

1869, Beta, Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. 78 
1871, Gamma, William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. 81 
1871, Delta, Southern University Greensboro, Alabama 3S 
1875, Epsilon, Virginia A. & M. Col. Blacksburg, Va. (1880) 71 
1874, Zeta, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Ill 
1878, Eta, Tulane University, New Orleans, La. 33 
1878, Theta, Southwestern Pres. Uni. Clarksville, Tenn. 139 
1886, Iota, Hampden-Sydnty College, Hampden-Sydney, Va, 97 

1888, Kappa, Kentucky University, Lexington, Kentucky. 69 

1889, Lambda, S.CMilit Academy, Charleston, S. C. (1890) 13 

1890, Mu Presbyterian College of S. C Clinton, S. C. 71 

1891, Nu, Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. (1906) 82 
1891. Xi, S. C. College, Columbia S.C (1897) 28 

1891, Omicron, Richmond College, Richmond, Va. 40 

1892, Pi, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va. 60 

1892, Rho, Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn. 167 

1893, Sigma, Vanderbilt University. Nashville Tenn. (1906) 44 

1896, Tau, University of N. C, Chapel Hill, N. C. 49 

1896, Upsilon, Ala. Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. 107 
1896, Phi, Roanoke College, Salem, Va. 54 



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i 898, Chi, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. 50 

1900, Psi. W. Georgia Agr. College, Dahlonega, Ga, 84 

1901, Omega, Kentucky State College, Lexington, Ky. 46 

1901, A- Alpha, Trinity College, Durham, N. C. 56 

1902, A-Beta, Centenary College, Jackson, La. (1904) 17 

1903, A-Gamma, Louisiana State Uni., Baton Rouge, La. 21 

1904, A-Delta, Ga. Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. 26 
1904, A-Ep$ilon, N. C. A. and M. College, Raliegh, N. C 29 
1904, A-Zeta, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 30 
1904, A-Eta, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 30 

1904, A-Theta, W. Va. University, Morgantown, W. Va. 39 
1906, A-Iota, Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss. 42 

1905, A-Kappa, Missouri School of Mines, RoUa, Mo. 28 

1906, A-Lambda, Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky. 22 
1908, A-Mu, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. 6 

Total Membership, 2075 

Alpha, Zeta, Theta, Rho and Upsilon, lead 
in chapter membership, each having over one hun- 
dred men. Alpha-Iota has the largest membership 
of the new chapters, while Alpha-Mu is smallest in 
point of members, being followed by Lambda and 
Alpha-Beta, Alpha leads in number of transfers, 
deaths and expulsions, and ties Theta in number 

of resignations. 

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By states, Pi Kappa Alpha is proportioned as 
follows: Virginia seven chapters, Tennessee five, 
North and South Carolina, four each, Kentucky, 
Louisiana, and Georgia, three each, Alabama, two, 
and one each in Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississip- 
pi, Florida, and Missouri, in all a territory of thir- 
teen states. Of these, three in South Carolina, and 
one each in Virginia, Tennessee and Louisiana are 
now inactive. From a view point of sectarianism, 
the chapters may be classed as follows; as located 
in schools of the respectiv.e denominations; non sec- 
tarian, eighteen, Methodist, six, Presbyterian five, 
Baptist and Episcopal, two each, and Lutheran, 
Christian and Cumberland Presbyterian • one each, 
of these, three non-sectarian and three Methodist 
are now inactive. Chapter Houses are occupied by 
the chapters at Virginia, Davidson, William and 
Mary, Tulane, North Carolina, Sewanee, West 
Virginia, and Missouri School of Mines. Of these 
all are rented save Sewanee's, while steps are being 
taken by Virginia, William and Mary and Missouri 

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School of Mines to acquire by purchase their pres- 
ent homes. Work is now being pushed by Louisiana 
State on a home which when completed will belong 
to the Chapter. At the time of her death, Wofford 
was installed in a rented house. Petitions for chart- 
ers have been refused by the Supreme Council to 
the University of Mississippi, Randolph-Macon, 
Washington University, University of Alabama, 
University of Maryland, and Emory College. 
CHAPTER STATISTICS. 
The following table gives the number of resig- 
nations, expulsions, and deaths in each chapter. 
Chapters Resignations Expulsions Deaths 



Alpha 


5 


3 


32 


Beta 


o 


I 


6 


Gamma 


, o 


o 


8 


Delta 


o 


o 


5 


Epsilon 


o 


o 


13 


Zeta 


o 


I 


5 


Eta 


o 


I 


6 


Theta 


5 


o 


9 



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Iota 


2 


Kappa 


o 


Lambda 


o 


Mu 


o 


Nu 


o 


Xi 


o 


Omicron 


o 


Pi 


o 


Rho 


o 


Sigma 


o 


Tau 


o 


Upsilon 


o 


Phi 


o 


Chi 


I 


Psi 


o 


Omega 


o 


A-Alpha 





A-Beta 





A-Gamma 


o 


A-Delta 


o 


A-Epsilon 


o 



7 

1 I 
I I 

o S 

t 2 

o 4 

o o 

o o 

o 3 

^ 3 

O 1 

O 2 

O I 

4 

1 o 

d 

1 o 

o 

1 o 
o o 
o o 



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A-Zeta 


O 








A-Eta 


O 


I 





A-Theta 


O 








A-Iota 


O 








A-Kappa 


O 








A-Lamba 











A-Mu 


O 








Total 


13 


15 


121 


Names counted t 


wice 1 


1 


9 



12 14 112 

SUMMARY 

Total number of initiates 2075 

Number lost by resignation 12 

Number lost by Expulsion 14 

Number lost by Death 1 12 

Total number lost 1 38 

Names counted twice i 

Net number of members lost 137 

Number of members now living 1938 

Number of active members March ist. 1908, 336 

Number of alumni members March ist. 1908, x6o2 

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Number of active chapters 30 
Number of chapters killed by Anti-Fraternity Laws 4 

Number of chapters killed by Death of college i 

Number of chapters killed by Indifference i 

Total number of Inactive Chapters 6 

Total number of chapters 36 



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ALPHA CHAPTER.— 

An account of the founding and early life of 
this chapter has already been given. For seven- 
teen years Alpha prospered, and held a high pos- 
ition in the social life of the University. Its roll 
contained the names of the very best men in the 
College, and many of them have attained promis 
nence in their after life. In 1876, Robt. M.Hughe- 
an initiate of Gamma, transferred to Alpha, repre- 
sented the last named chapter at the Yellow Sul- 
phur Springs Convention. About 1885, this ban- 
ner chapter began to wane. This was on account 
of such trying internal discord, brought about by 
its undecided stand in college politics, or rather its 
expressed desire to keep out of the literary society 
muddle, which was at that time shaking the Uni- 
versity from core to circumference. The chapter 
however, managed to survive yet a few years, but 

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it lead an independent existence, not working at 
all in union with the other chapters, and thus re- 
tarding the growth of the fraternity as a whole, as 
under the then existing system everything was de- 
dendentupon Alpha. In the fall of 1889, Theron H. 
Rice, an initiate of Theta chapter, entered the 
University for a special course in Greek. He had 
great ideas concerning his ability to awaken Alpha's 
enthusiasm and get her to act, thus saving the fra- 
ternity, but when he arrived on the Campus, and 
saw the stolid indifference of the men, his hopes 
vanished. He then realized that as Alpha could not 
be made to act, the only salvation for Pi Kappa Al- 
pha, was a change of government, and this he de- 
cided to do. To this end, he attempted to have a 
Convention at Charlottesville, the seat of the Uni- 
versity, but found that this could not be accom- 
plished. There was at the University at this time 
another stalwart l^rother, J. T. McAllister, an init- 
iate of Iota. This man. Rice persuaded to get out 
a small sheet on a hectagraph machine, under the 

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title of **Pi Kappa Alpha Bulletin." This was 
secret in nature, and only one issue ever appeared 
but in this Rice issued a call for a Convention at 
Hampden Sydney, Va during Christmas week 1889. 
Rice represented Alpha at this Convention, and 
through him the fraternity was again set on its feet. 
Both Rice and McAllister failed to return in the 
Fall of 1890, and as the political conditions still 
remained the same, the chapter decided to disband 
and this it did without the slightest taint of dis- 
honor resting on any of its men. In February, 
1 89 1, J. T. McAllister again entered the University 
Associated with him was F. M. Magruder, another 
initiate of Iota. These men were fired to action 
by the indomitable will of Robt. A. Smythe, of 
Lambda, who had just issued the first number of 
the **Pi Kappa Alpha Journal." They got together 
and secured two * 'goats." So on the night of Mar. 
4th, 1 89 1, in the club rooms of the Beta Theta Pi 
Fraternity, Alpha was reorganized byD. J. Brimm, 
Theta; Councillor Princeps, with the following 

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men; J, T. McAllister and F. M. Magruder of Iota 
and J. G. Maloy and L. D. T. Quinby as initiatss. 
During the next eight years of its life, Alpha exper- 
ienced quite a variegated career. At no time did 
it surrender its charter, but on several different oc- 
casions it was very inactive. At one time the ap- 
pearance of an undesirable transfer caused a tem- 
porary suspension of the chapter. 

At the opening of the session of 1 899-1 900, after 
a gigantic effort, Alpha at last swung into line, and 
from then up to the present time her career has 
been a successful one. She holds a high social 
position in the University and her men are to found 
in every phase of the College work. At the open- 
ing of the session of 1904-05, Alpha rented a chap- 
ter house, and has occupied these quarters ever 
since, with a view to purchasing them in the next 
few years. Through its Alumni Alpha planted Beta 
Gamma, Epsilon, Eta, and Theta Chapters. This 
chapter has had five resignations, P. H. C. Cabell, 
J. P. Carson, W. W. Daggett, P. R. Harrison, 

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and Bernard Peyton, and three expulsions, M. F. 
Maury, P. B. Meyers, and A. N. Towle. 

BETA CHAPTER. -This chapter was worked 
up by Dr. A. W. Knox of Raliegh, N. C., the sec- 
ond initiate of Alpha. At that time there were no 
fraternities at Davidson College, the Beta Theta 
Pis established there in 1858 having died with the 
war. The charter under date of March ist., 1869 
was issued to Alfred J. Morrison, Philip H. Pitts, 
Jr., T. B. Bailey, George W. Walton, and W. J. 
McKay. Of this number Morrison is now dead. As it 
was not convenient for a member of Alpha to be pre- 
sent at the installation, the charter, constitution, 
ritual, etc. were sent them, they adopted it, and 
were enrolled as Beta Chapter just twelve months 
after the founding of the fraternity. 

Beta had no hall to meet in, and in order to se- 
cure greater secrecy than could be had when the 
meetings were held in a room of one of the mem- 
bers, they obtained a rear room on the second 
floor, of a large two story brick house on the Main 

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Street of Davidson, about opposite the Presbyter- 
ian Church. However, Beta was destined to a 
very short existence. Scarcely had twelve months 
flown by before the Faculty, opposed to secret fra- 
ternities, passed a rule prohibiting them. A meet- 
ing of the chapter was called, and the matter tho- 
roughly discussed, and it was then and there that 
one of Pi Kappa Alpha's characteristic policies 
was adopted, that of not sustaining Sub Rosa chap- 
ters. So that in the early part of 1870, Beta re- 
turned its charter; after having given to the frater- 
nity eleven stalwart sons, some of whom were de- 
stined to fill prominent positions in after life. For 
twenty-four years Beta slept, and in the mean- 
while, Faculty opposition had been overcome, and 
four fraternities had found shelter in old Davidson. 
No longer was the field an open one, so that on 
November 30th., 1904, the chapter was revived 
under the most auspicious conditions. The char 
ter members of the second Beta were Charles C. 
Orr, Chas. H. Little, D. Kirby Pope, jas. C. Story, 

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and David F. Hunter. Bro. Robt. A. Smythe, 
Lambda, Grand Treasurer, installed the chapter. 
From the time of its re-establishment, this chap- 
ter has been noticeably strong, taking a prominent 
part in the social and political life of Davidson. At 
the opening of the session 1899- 1900, only one man 
returned to take up the work. This was J. F. 
Dunn. After persistent effort, he persuaded J. Wil- 
son McKay to ride the **goat" and these two men 
succeeded in building up the chapter. Since then 
this chapter has always been full, returning each 
year, over ten old men. Chapter houses at David- 
son are prohibited by the Faculty, the fraternities 
occupying halls in one of the College buildings pay- 
ing a rental to the College for same. The college 
has just completed an artificial lake on the Campus 
and offered every fraternity in Davidson material 
for the erection of small club houses on its banks. 
This offer Beta has accepted, and her meetings arc 
now held in this pretty little home, which is the 
nearest approach to a chapter house obtainable at 

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Davidson. Through the efforts of Beta's men, the 
following chapters have been founded, Delta-Tau 
Alpha-Alpha, Alpha-Epsilon, and Alpha-Zeta. Be- 
ta chapter has had one expulsion, and that since 
its re-establishment, viz, J. E. Thompson. 

GAMMA CHAPTER.— This chapter was estab- 
blished through the efforts of F. S. Taylor, the 
founder of the Fraternity, who lived at Norfolk. 
Here he became acquainted with R. M. Hughes 
and Zacharius Hofheimer, two young men of Nor- 
folk, who were students of William and Mary Col- 
lege. Through them other men in the College 
were interested in the work, so that just three 
years after its founding, Pi Kappa Alpha planted her 
third chapter in this then strong college of Virginia. 
A charter was granted to R. W. Goode, Zacharius 
Hofheimer, Robert M. Hughes, R. S. Jones and 
John T. Wilkins. Of these, Goode and Jones are 
now deceased. The chapter was installed on the 
night of February 27th. 1 871, and on account of 
the prominence of its men, sprang into immediate 

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activity. From its inception, this chapter was a 
strong one, and for seven years it upheld without a 
stain the banner of Pi Kappa Alpha. During this 
time though, William and Mary was on the wane, 
its once high standard was greatly lowe;:ed, and its 
usefulness greatly impaired. On this account, 
naturally the standard of its student body was cor- 
respondingly lowered, and fraternity material a- 
mong them was very scarce. In 1878, this decline 
was so pronounced, that the grand old institution, 
the birthplace of presidents and statesmen, was 
forced to close its doors. With its death, Gamma 
also gave up the ghost, and was numbered among 
the chapters extinct. Despite the decline of the 
College previous to its subsequent closing, the stan- 
dard of Gamma's men was never lowered, and 
though small, her chapter roll contained the names 
of some of our most prominent men of today. The 
College opened again in the Fall of 1888 with full 
force and vigor, and Gamma was not long in also 
rising from oblivion. It was rechartered under 

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date of Dec. 20th, 1894, with the following charter 
members; W. H. Arthur, J. G. Campbell, J. A. 
Hardy, T. M. Robertson, and W. H. Robertson. 
This chapter was installed on the night of January 
2 1st, 1895. For some unaccountable reason, no 
initiations were held and as none of the 
charter members returned in the Fall of 1895, Gam- 
ma was again listed with the dead. Not for long, 
however, was this condition of affairs to exist. 
Through the efforts of C. W. Coleman, Alpha, who 
lived in Williamsburg, a good crowd of men was 
worked up in the College, and on October ist, 1897 
Gamma was for the second time revived. The char- 
ter was issued to R. R. Clairborne, Reynolds Han- 
kins, Jr., C. H. Lambert, J. L. Newcombe G. L. 
Stevens, and Chas. N. Williams. Hankins of the 
third, and Campbell of the second chapter are now 
deceased. The installation took place at the home 
ot Bro. Coleman, under the auspices of Bro. Cole- 
man, Alpha, R. M. Hughes, Floyd Hughes, and Dr. 
Hankins, Gamma. Ever since its last re-estab- 

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lishment, Gamma has flourished, being one of the 
leading chapters at the College, as well as one of 
the strongest of the Fraternity. At the Chatta- 
nooga Convention of 1905, Gamma reported the 
losing of her last charter, and asked that one of the 
former charters be given her in its stead. The 
Convention however, decided to issue a duplicate 
of the last charter, which was dated Oct. 21st, 1897. 
This was done on Nov 12th., 1906, and signed by 
the then Supreme Council, -Hill, Smythe and An- 
derson. Gamma has established through her men 
the revived Kappa chapter. Phi, and assisted in the 
founding of Chi at Swanee. At the opening of the 
session of 1905-1906, Gamma, which had 
previous to that time been holding its meetings in 
a rear ell room of a residence on Gloucester Street, 
decided to go into a home of its own. To this end 
a house was rented in the town, and since then 
this has been occupied from year to year by the 
chapter. Efforts are being made to purchase this 
as a permanent home. In 1896 Bro. Robt. M. 

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Hughes, Gamma, founded a scholarship at Will- 
iam and Mary to be known as the Pi Kappa Alpha 
Scholarship, which was to be given to the member 
of Gamma each year who made the highest yearly 
average. 

DELTA CHAPTER.— This chapter owed its 
existence to Bro. P. H. Pitts, Jr., one of the char- 
ter members of Beta. His home was at Union- 
town, not far from Greensboro, Ala. , the seat of 
Southern University, Being a very enthusiastic 
fraternity man, after the forced death of his 
own chapter, he decided to do his uttermost to 
raise the standard of Pi Kappa Alpha in his native 
state. He was acquainted with a young man, 
George Bradfield by name, who lived at Uniontown 
and was a student at Southern University. To him 
was broached the subject, and he immediately un- 
dertook the work. His efforts were crowned with 
success, and on June 6th., 1871. Delta was char- 
tered with the following charter members; George 
H. Bradford, William B. Murrah, W. R. Lindsay 

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and Alexander Powe. On the same night, ten ot- 
her men were initiated. Pi Kappa Alpha was the 
first fraternity to enter Southern University, and it 
is quite likely that its benefits were not appreciat- 
ed, as no further initiations were held. In the 
Fall of 1873, none of its men returned, and Delta 
settled into a long sleep. Although having only 
fourteen members, this chapter numbers on her 
roll two college presidents, a late chaplain of Van- 
derbilt University, and several leading lawyers, and 
educaters of the South. Six of their number were 
graduates of Southern University. For thirty-two 
years. Delta was allowed to remain inactive, when 
nothing stood in the way of its re-establishment. In 
the interim, like Beta, three other fraternities had 
established chapters at Southern, but the field was 
not yet full. The Chapter owes its second birth to 
E. V. Otts, an initiate of Zeta Chapter, whose 
home was in Greensboro. Through him the Sup- 
reme Council was petitioned for a charter, which 
was granted to S. E. Scarborough, V. M. Sham- 

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burger, J. T. Wilcoxen, N. G. Commack, Jr., and 
G. M. Watson. This chapter was installed on the 
night of Nov. 20th., 1905. by E. V. Otts, Zeta 
and L. E. Otts, and G. H. Robertson, Upsilon. 
Delta occupies a hall in one of the business build- 
ings of the town, which is rented by the year. For- 
merly, the College authorities furnished the frater- 
nities with halls in one of the College Buildings, 
but Delta not being satisfied with the quarters 
which she would have to occupy, should she accept 
this offer, decided to rent a hall of her own. Dur- 
ing the past year, the other local chapters have al- 
so been forced to adopt this method, as their for- 
mer meeting places were needed by the College for 
recitation rooms. 

EPSILON CHAPTER.— Previous to the ses- 
sionof 1873-74 no fraternity had established a chap- 
ter at the Virginia A. and M. College, now the Vir- 
ginia Polytechnic Institute, at Blacksburg, Va. In 
the summer of 1873, however, a young man named 
E. D. Gallion, who had been in attendance at the 

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College for a year or two, decided that this was a 
good field for fraternity work. In casting about 
for a suitable order, his attention was directed to 
Pi Kappa Alpha, the new fraternity, which had 
just sprung into existence at the University of Vir- 
ginia, and which was making such a stir in the Col- 
lege world. After an investigation, which proved 
satisfactory, he decided to try to obtain a charter 
from this organization, and forthwith associated 
with him for this purpose three other young men, 
who were students in the College. Their petition 
being favorably received, Alpha issued a char- 
ter, Nov. nth, 1873, to E. D. Gallion, Thomas W. 
Evans, Samuel A. Woolton, and M. F. Brown. 
Of these, Woolton and Brown have gone to their 
eternal reward. Almost immediately this chapter 
made itself felt for good in the institution . At the 
beginning it had no rivals, and it easily assumed a 
lead, which it was impossible to overcome, even 
after other chapters were established. Nearly, if 
not all positions of honor and trust, were filled by 

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Epsilon's men, and in this way it was unfortunate 
in engendering the ill-will of the anti-fraternity el- 
ement in the College. It drew its membership 
from the rural districts, and always had a large 
chapter. At the Yellow Sulphur Springs Conven- 
tion of 1876, which was just a few miles from 
Blacksburg, Epsilon had its whole chapter present 
as delegates, numbering twenty men. On account 
of the violent anti-fraternity sentiment manifest 
in the institution, the Legislature of Virginia pass- 
ed in 1880, a law prohibiting secret fraternities at 
the College. This forced Epsilon to surrender her 
charter, just when she was in the prime of her ex- 
istence. This chapter has given to the fraternity 
some foremost business and professional men. The 
anti-fraternity laws, which caused its death, are 
still in force, so that Epsilon cannot yet be revived 
but must be numbered among those chapters ex- 
tinct. Each year there are in attendance at the 
V. P. I. from five to ten pi's from other chapters 
and these maintain an informal chapter, though of 

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course unable to initiate men or take part in the 
government of the fraternity. 

ZETA CHAPTER.— The sixth chapter of the 
fraternity, found its home in Tennessee, and was 
located at what was then known as East Tennes- 
see University at Knoxville. Later its name was 
changed to that which it now bears, University of 
Tennessee. A charter was issued to this chapter 
on March 23rd., 1874, and bore the names of W. H. 
Cook, W. W, Jones, and J. H. Jones. For some 
reason, Zeta did not prosper, and none of its men 
returning in the Fall of 1875, its charter was sur- 
rendered. Through the combined efforts of Theta 
and Iota, this chapter was revived in 1886, with 
the following charter members, J. R. Campbell 
D. L. Carmichael, and H. B. Nelson. This chap- 
ter was a litttle more active than the first Zeta, 
and initiated a few more men, but on account of 
the lax system of government, and the weakened 
condition of the general Fraternity, but little inter- 
est was manifested, and in the Fall of 1887, none 

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of its men returning, Zeta again became inactive. 
For five years Zeta slept the sleep of inactivity. In 
the Fall of 1892, W. N. Brisco, an initiate of the 
Washington and Lee chapter, who lived in Knox- 
ville, undertook the work of reviving Zeta. After 
securing three good men, he notified the Supreme 
Council of his actions, and they voted to re-establish 
the chapter. The annual Convention was to meet in 
December, so it was decided to convene the meet- 
ing at Knoxville, and thus allow the Convention to 
revive Zeta. This is the only chapter that has had 
the distinction of being installed by a Convention. 
J. R. Campbell, an initiate of the second chapter 
had in his possession the charter issued to revived 
Zeta. This, however, through error, was inscrib- 
ed Kappa chapter. The Convention decided to 
change this to Zeta chapter, and use the same 
charter. On the first day of the Convention, De- 
cember, 27, 1892, the chapter was revived for the 
second time, by the initiation of E. E. Stone, W. 
A. Long and J, E, Borches. At first meetings 

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were held in the member's rooms and initiations in 
the hotels, but later a hall was procured for this 
purpose, which placed the chapter on an equal 
footing with the other local chapters. Unlike its 
predecessors, this chapter imbibed from the start 
the spirit of progress, and has always been one of 
the most active on Pi Kappa Alpha^s roll. 
It quickly assumed a high place among the fra- 
ternities at Knoxville, and this position it holds up 
to the present time, being foremost in the social 
and political life of the College. Zeta furnished Pi 
Kappa Alpha's only martyred hero of the Spanish 
American War, Lieut. H. L. McCorkle, who was 
skilled in the battle of El Caney, July ist, 1898. 
This chapter occupies a rented hall as its meeting 
place. One of Zeta's members, who was transferred 
to Alpha, has been expelled, Paul B. Meyers. 

ETA CHAPTER. — This chapter owes its exis- 
tence to the untiring efforts of Dr Henry D. Bruns 
an early initiate of Alpha, whose home was in 
New Orleans, and who at the opening of the Med 

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ical Department af the University in the Fall of 
1877, was enrolled as a student. Having derived 
such material benefits from membership in Alpha 
he decided to establish a chapter of Pi Kappa Al- 
pha in the University of Louisiana. To this end 
he solicited the assistance of two other students in 
the College, and these three petitioned for a char- 
ter. The same was granted under date of January 
14th, 1878 to Henry Dixon Bruns, Sterling De 
Vere Kennedy, and James R. Balfour. Jr. Of 
these, Kennedy and Balfour are deceased. The 
chapter was intalled by Bruns. The institution 
was then known as the University of Louisiana, 
and was located on Baronne Street. This chapter 
secured five initiates, and four other transfers from 
Alpha, who came to take the medical course, for 
which this institution has always been noted. 
Bruns was the life of the chapter, and when he 
left in 1 88 1, the indifference which had long been 
manifest, became so great, as to cause the death of 
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endowment from the estate of the late Mr, iPaul 
Tulane, the name of it was changed to Tulane 
University of Louisiana, which is generally short- 
ened to Tulane University. For twenty-two years 
with no apparent cause, Eta chapter remained in- 
active. In the Fall of 1903, E. F. Koelee, an init- 
iate of Theta, who lived in New Orleans, under- 
took to revive Eta. Already there were ten loc- 
al chapters at Tulane and it looked as though the 
field must be entirely covered, but at last he dis- 
covered six men, who were willing to undertake 
the work. A petition from these was acted 
favorably upon by the Supreme Council and 
a charter dated September 19th, 1903, issued to 
D. McLeod Davidson, L. Arny Godbold, Orloff 
Lake, Sidney E. Colonge, John Davidson, Jr., 
and Orloff Henry. The chapter was installed on 
the night of October 3rd., 1903 by E. F. Koeele, 
Theta, Dr. J. M. Koeele, Theta, Rev. J. C. Barr, 
Theta» Rev. George Summey, Beta, and Rev. J. 
W. Caldwell, Iota. Despite the number of fra- 

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ternities at Tulane, with which the young chapter 
had to contend, she has come rapidly to the front 
especially in the athletics of Tulane for the past 
few years. A law of the Faculty places the mini- 
mum cost of chapter houses on the campus at 
$5,000.00. Eta being a young chapter could not 
undertake the erection of a house under thes« con- 
ditions, but through the efforts of the chapter, 
and aid of the alumni, a very pretty house has 
been built out in the city, and this the chapter has 
occupied for the past two sessions. Eta has had 
one expulsion, that of Andrew C. Querbes, of 
Shreveport' Louisiana. 

THETA CHAPTER.— In the Fall of 1878. 
Charley Mallard, a student at Stewart College, now 
Southwestern, Presbyterian University, conceived 
the idea of establishing another Greek letter Fra- 
ternity in the College. For this purpose, he as- 
sociated with him two other students, who were 
willing to undertake the work. At this time there 
was only one other fraternity represented at the in- 

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stitution, and that was Delta Psi. These men 
had been asked to join this fraternity, but for var- 
ious reasons had declined doing so. This made 
them all the more anxious to establish a chapter 
of their own, for they believed that if conducted 
properly, fraternity membership would be of great 
help to a man. They thenibegan their search for a 
fraternity, which they would like to get, and finally 
decided on Pi Kappa Alpha. Through Lockhart 
Bemiss, Alpha, a friend of Mallard's, negotiations 
were set on foot, which resulted in the issuing of a 
charter under date of October 2ist., 1878 to Chas. 
C. Ma'lard, Llewellyn Price, and James R. Hower- 
ton. Like Beta, it was not convenient for a mem- 
ber of the fraternity to be present to install Theta, 
so, that charter, ritual, constitution, etc. were sent 
them, which they accepted and were enrolled as 
Theta chapter. The first meetings of the chapter 
were held in Howerton's room, and the first in- 
itiate was Prof. W. D. Mooney, Principle of Moon- 
ey School, Murfreesboro, Tenn. In 1886, Theta 

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sent six delegates to Louisville, Ky., where a con- 
vention had been called to meet, but as they were 
the only ones present, the meeting came to no pur- 
pose. In the same year in conjunction with Iota, 
Theta attempted the publication of the Index, 
which failed. At the same time, these two chap- 
ters also revived Zeta Chapter. When the Uni- 
versity opened in the Fall of 1889, only one man 
appeared to take up the work of Theta. This was 
J. S. Foster, who in spite of almost overwhelming, 
difficulties, enlisted the assistance of the two 
**fraters in urbe" and before the year was ended, 
had again placed Theta on a firm foundation. At 
the Hampden-Sydney Convention of 1889, John 
S. Foster represented Theta, and contributed large- 
ly to the upbuilding of the fraternity by the adopt- 
ion of the new governmental system. During the 
decline of Alpha from 7885 to 1890, Theta partially 
exercised the authority of the senior chapter, but 
under such restrictions, that she was placed at a 
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fairs. Truly has Theta been the bulwark of Pi 
Kappa Alpha. She has on her roll, the names of 
some of the leading ministers of the Presbyterian 
faith in the South. This chapter has always been 
strong, assuming a foremost place among the fra- 
ternities at the S. W. P. U. Her men are always 
found in places of honor and trust in the College, 
and on the athletic field. Through her alumni, 
Theta has established Iota, Nu, Rho, and Sigma 
Chapters, and assisted in the founding of Mu. 
The chapter occupies a hall in one of the College 
buildings, which is nicely located, and apportioned. 
Theta has had five resignations, as follows: G. D. 
Martin, G. B. Herring, W. A. Carter, A. J. Mc 
Dowell, and C. L. Altfather. 

At one time in the recent history of Theta, its 
ritual was captured by a member of a rival fra- 
ternity. This was quickly recovered however, and 
through the aid of the other fraternity, all inform- 
ation gained was suppressed. It has also suffered 
the misfortune of having its treasury robbed of 

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quite a large sum of money. 

IOTA CHAPTER. —When the Union Theological 
Seminary opened for the session 1885-86, there 
was enrolled as one of its students, a young man, 
Mark Kennedy, by name, an initiate of Theta chap- 
ter, who had come to the Seminary to prepare for 
the active work of the ministry. He had imbibed 
the enthusiasm of Theta, and had come fully in- 
tending to establish a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha 
at Hampden-Sydney College, which was in the 
same town as the Seminary, and of which the lat- 
ter was an adjunct. After an initial effort, which 
proved futile, he succeeded in getting together a fine 
bunch of fellows, whom he thought worthy of Pi 
Kappa Alpha. Upon application to Alpha, a char- 
ter was granted to R. M. Kennedy, R. E. Moore, 
William C. Buchanan, W. H. Godbey, H. R. Dil- 
lon, Robert Whittet, Jr. and S. M. Engle. Of 
these, Moore and Kennedy have passed to rhe great 
beyond, and Buchanan is a Presbyterian Mission- 
ary to Japan. The chapter was installed on the 

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night of November 14th. 1885, by Bro. Kennedy, 
in the room occupied as a Hving apartment by 
William C. Buchanan. This was located on the 
third passage, fourth floor, of the north side of old 
Gushing Hall, and formed lota's first chapter hall 
This chapter has always drawn a portion of its 
membership from the Union Theological Seminary 
which, until a few years ago, was situated at 
Hampden-Sydney, and was, as has been said, an 
adjunct of the College. It has since been remov- 
ed to Richmond. In the term of 1886-87, Iota 
was forced to give up her old room as a meeting 
place. For some time, they were without a home 
but at last Buchanan, who had moved his quarters 
offered his room as a meeting place. This was ac- 
cepted, and remained the Chapter hall until the 
present Chapter room was rented from the College. 
This was located on the fourth passage, fourth 
floor, south side of same building, and was a cor- 
ner room. It was here that the Hampden-Sydney 
Convention of 1889 was held. To the Convention 

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which was called to meet in Louisville in 1886, 
Iota sent two men, but a misunderstanding as to 
the time of the meeting, caused them to get to 
Louisville several days late, after Theta's dele- 
gates had left, so the Convention came to naught 
In the same year. Iota assisted Theta in an effort 
to publish an Index, but this also failed. Through 
Dillon and Engle, initiates of Iota, Kappa Chapter 
was established in 1888 at the Kentucky A. and M. 
College, to settle into rest the following year. The 
same year saw the beginning of the work, which 
later resulted in Lambda Chapter, through Engle, 
also. At the same time the unsuccecsful attempt 
to establish a Pennsylvania chapter was started . 
In 1889, Iota entertained the Fourth Convention 
of the fraternity, and through her men, a new con- 
stitution, and system of government was inaugur- 
ated. Ever since her establishment, this chapter 
has been strong, being one of the few older chap- 
ters which has maintained a continuous existence. 
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shining light in the firmament of Pi Kappa Alpha. 
No duty have they shirked, and to these two alone 
is due the fraternity's high stand in the Grecian 
world today, if not its very existence. Iota quick- 
ly assumed a leading place among the fraternities 
of Hampden-Sydney and has maintained it to this 
time. With few exceptions^ her yearly chapter 
roll has always been full, and though her roll is 
not a large one, this is due to the fact that nearly 
all her men were **degree'' men, and remained in 
College for four years or more, thus rendering has- 
ty and indiscriminate * 'rushing" unnecessary. At 
Hampden-Sydney, Iota has been termed the 
^^preacher" fraternity, thirty per cent of its mem- 
bers being engaged in the active work of the min- 
istry. Iota has established Kappa and Lambda 
Chapters, and assisted in the installation of sever- 
al others. The faculty has prohibited the building 
or owning of Chapter houses by the fraternities, so 
Iota occupies a hall in the college building, which 
it rents from the authorities, The chapter has 

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had two resignations, Frank Hunt Mann and C. L. 
Altfather, who transferred from Theta. 

KAPPA CHAPTER.— During the Summer of 
1888, H. R. Dillon, an initiate of Iota, who now 
lived in Lexington, Ky. , was prevailed upon by his 
chapter to try to install a chapter of Pi Kappa Al- 
pha at the Kentucky A. and M. College, at Lex- 
ington. This^ at last he undertook to do, and se- 
cured three men to whom a charter was issued in 
the Fall of 1888. These were R T. Anderson, Jr., 
Joseph C. Hearne, and R. B.Walker. Dillon was 
assisted in the installation by S. M. Engle, anoth- 
er initiate of Iota. This chapter was indiffer- 
ent from the start, gained but one initiate, and on- 
ly one returning at the opening of the session of 
1889-90, he decided to give up the fight, and thus 
the charter was surrendered. Beside the Kentucky 
A. and M. College, now the Kentucky State Col- 
lege, where our Omega chapter now holds sway, 
there is located in Lexington, another institution of 
higher education called the Kentucky University, 

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This is a denominational school of the Christian 
faith, and is not a state institution. By an act of 
the Kentucky Legislature of 1865, the Kentucky A. 
and M. College was created, and made a part of 
the Kentucky University. This connection, how- 
ever was severed by the Legislation of 1878, and 
the A. and M. College started its career as a separ- 
ate institution. When the Theological depart- 
ment of Kentucky University was opened in the 
Fall of 1900, there was enrolled as one of its stu- 
dents, Chas. N. Williams, an initiate of Gamma. 
This man had come to the College to pursue a 
course in Theology, and to establish a chapter of 
Pi Kappa Alpha. To the latter end, he secured a 
crowd of young men, and petitioned the Supreme 
Council for a charter, and this was issued to Chas. 
N. Williams, David Crabtree, William A. Fite, 
Frank W. Sumner, Walter P. Jennings, George 
W. Hildebranie, Wilbur R. Winters, and Homer 
W. Carpenter. Hildebrante is now President of 
Bellevue College. Although this was the first 

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chapter that Pi Kappa Alpha had ever planted in 
Kentucky University, yet the chapter was charter- 
ed as Kappa, being a revival of the old chapter at 
the Kentucky A. and M. College. This was very 
probably due to an erroneous impression that at 
the time of the establishment of the first Kappa, 
the A. and M. College was a department of Ken- 
tucky University. The second chapter was instal- 
led on the night of November I2th. 1900, by Bros. 
Williams, and L. A. Girard, the latter an initiate 
of Chi chapter, who lived in Lexington, at thehome 
of Mrs. Thompson on Maxwell Street. In the fra- 
ternity life of Kentucky University, there are very 
few active chapters, so that Kappa has but little 
rivalry. On her roll may be found the leaders in 
every phase ot college life, and some prominent 
men of Kentucky. Kappa has established Omega, 
and in conjunction with the latter, Alpha-Lambda 
chapters. Kappa and Omega chapters, being in 
the same city, rent conjointly as a chapter hall, 
very pretty compartments, in the heart of Lexing- 

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ton; Kappa has had one expulsion, David Stan- 
ford Bromly. 

LAMBDA CHAPTER.— In the Summer of 1888 
there was conducted at Northfield, Mass., the 
home of Mr. Moody, the evangelist, a Summer 
school for Bible Students. There were represent- 
atives at this meeting from all over the world, A- 
merica, Europe, and even Asia was represented, 
but there were very few Southern Colleges who had 
delegates present, in fact three institutions, Ran- 
dolph Macon College, Hampden-Sydney College, 
and the South Carolina Military Academy were the 
only Southern schools represented . Naturally in 
this cosmopolitan assembly, the few men from **Dix- 
ie" were drawn together by the inexplainable tiesof 
Southern Kinship. Two of Hampden-Sydney's 
delegation were members of Pi Kappa Alpha, E. 
M. Craig, and S. M. Engle. These men, antic- 
ipating quite a large delegation from Southern Col- 
leges, had come to this meeting with the avowed 
purpose of planting seed, which would later result 

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in new chapters for their beloved fraternity. Nat- 
urally they were indeed disappointed at seeing so 
few men from their section of the country, but 
they decided to make the best of it, and went to 
work with a vim. They first broached the subject 
to the delegates from Lafayette College, Easton, 
Pa., who eagerly accepted the chance, and under- 
took the work at once. How this chapter was 
worked up, and then failed of formation, on account 
of the weakened condition of the fraternity has al- 
ready been told. Among the Southern delegates 
was a young man, Walter M. Smith, from the 
South Carolina Military Academy. This fellow 
was of prepossessing appearance, and withal was a 
most exemplary man. Noting the prominent place 
this man was taking in affairs, Engle and Craig 
decided that he was a man worthy of the '^Shield 
and Diamond," and placed before him the pro- 
position of establishing a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha 
in the ^'Citadel", as the Academy was popularly 
called. Not being a fraternity man, but recogniz- 

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ing the benefits accruing from membership therein, 
he undertook the 'Work. After entering school a 
gain in October, Smith enlisted the services of fou: 
other students in the undertaking, and so notifiecj 
Iota. After a long delay, the charter was issuec 
by Alpha, January 24th. 1889 to Walter M. Smith 
C. J. Epps, Robert A. Smythe, Fmgal C . Black, 
and A. S. Manning. This was the last chartei 
ever issued under the senior chapter system. Lambds 
was installed on Monday night, February nth., 
1889, sit the home of Bro. Smythe, who lived ir 
Charleston, aiad kindly tendered the chapter the 
use of one of the rooms in his father's residence 
This remained the chapter*s home throughout its 
short life. No older member of the fraternity wa< 
present at the installation so the chapter proceedec 
to install and organize itself. It soon got in work- 
ing order, and was recognized as a power amon^ 
the local chapters at the **Citadel." However, 
fate was against it, and its existence was cut shorl 
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In the early part of 1890, the Board of Visitors 
passed a law prohibiting secret fraternities at the 
**Citadel, " and bound students under oath not to 
join or affiliate with them; so that at the close of 
the session of 1889-90, rather than pursue underhand 
methods in maintaining the chapter, Lambda sur- 
rendered her charter and assumed her place among 
the silent chapters. These anti-fraternity regulat- 
ions still hold, so as yet Lambda cannot be revived. 
For some years, after surrendering her charter, 
(while her men yet remained in College, an infor- 
mal chapter existed, though no meetings were held. 
At the end of the third year, however, no men re- 
turned, and Lambda was dead indeed. Though 
short-lived. Pi Kappa Alpha owes Lambda a debt 
which never can be paid, for it was through her 
that Robt. A Smythe was given to the fraternity, 
and through his efforts only was permanence at 
last assured to our beloved order. Lambda ex- 
pelled one man, Edward Merriman Coleman. Lamb- 
da established Nu and Xi chapters. 

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MU CHAPTER.— This chapter was brought a- 
bout through the efforts of D. Asa Blackburn. 
Theta, a student at the Theological Seminary at 
Columbia. A charter was applied for, and granted 
under date of December 9th. 1890, to William S. 
Jacobs, D. M. Fulton and S. G. Hardin. At the 
time of the formation of this chapter, Jacobs was 
also a student at the Columbia Theological Sem- 
inary, having graduated in June, 1 890 from the South 
Carolina Presbyterian College at Clinton. When at 
Columbia, he met Blackburn, who was anxious to es- 
tablish a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha in some reput- 
able College of South Carolina. Jacobs had sev- 
eral friends at the Presbyterian College, whom he 
was sure would make good fraternity men, and 
this information he conveyed to Blackburn, who 
then took up the matter in earnest. Jacobs secur- 
ed the consent of the other two charter members 
mentioned to undertake the work, and the charter 
was granted. Jacobs and Bro. Blackburn went 
down to Clinton soon after and installed the chap- 

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ter. Since its installation, Mu has had a continuous 
existence and has given to the South some of the 
leading ministers of the Presbyterian faith. It has 
labored under the difficulty of being situated in a 
small institution .supported by the Synod of South 
Carolina. In matters of finance, it has been there- 
fore, a little weak, but as to the merit and standing 
of its men, it is the peer of any of its sister chap- 
ters. At one time, Mu drew a portion of its mem- 
bership from the Thornwell Orphanage, an insti- 
tution run in connection with the College. The 
chapter occupies a hall in the College building, 
which is given them by the authorities. This 
has been nicely furnished, and forms a pleasant meet- 
ing place. 

NU CHAPTER.— This chapter was established 
at Wofford College, through the efforts of Grand 
Treasurer, Bro. Robt. A. Smythe, Lambda. A^^ early 
as April 1890, Bro. Smythe wrote to Clarence Spann 
a student at Wofford, with whom he was acquaint- 
ed, with a view of getting him to establish a chap- 

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ter there. After looking over the field, Spann de- 
cided that he could find only four eligible men, 
whom he deemed fit for membership in Pi Kappa 
Alpha, so he gave up the project until the following 
session. Upon returning to school in the Fall, he 
got to work, and slowly but surely, gathered to- 
gether nine other good men, seven of whom were 
in the Freshman Class. After the mid-term exam- 
inations in February, these men petitioned for a 
charter, which was granted under date of February 
23rd. 1891, to J. C. Spann, J. B Holly, P. P. Be- 
thea, W. L. Banks, W. M. Alexander, P. H. Ed- 
wards, J. M. Giles, J. J. McEachern, O. H. Cobb, 
and W. L. Duncan. The chapter was installed on 
Saturday night, March 7, 1891, in the Masonic 
Hall of Spartanburg, by Robt. A. Symthe, Lam- 
bda. Shortly after their installation, the chapter 
procured a large and nicely furnished hall on Main 
Street, as a chapter hall. For fifteen years, Nu 
enjoyed a prosperous career, having taken a fore- 
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burg. Her men were always found among the lead- 
ers in College life, and she was a chapter of which 
Pi Kappa Alpha was justly proud. About 1901, 
however, a very strong anti-fraternity sentiment 
had began to make itself manifest at Wofford. 
This sentiment had been in existence for quite a- 
while, but previous to this time it had not asserted 
itself. This anti-fraternity feeling had its effect on 
the College authorities, and it was expected each 
year would be the last with the^Greeks of Spartans- 
burg. At last, during Commencement 1906, the 
expected happened and the Board of Trustees de- 
creed that after the morning of September 20th, 
1906, no fraternity at Wofford should initiate any 
student into its bonds. This meant subsequent 
death, so Nu surrendered her charter. Down 
with it went chapters of Chi Phi, Chi Psi, Kappa 
Alpha, Kappa Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. 
Up to 1898, Nu occupied her old hall on Main 
Street, but in that year, they had built on the 
Campus, and rented from the College, a pretty two 

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story chapter house, which they occupied at the 
time of the surrender of their charter. Nu has ex- 
pelled one man, Mr. Ellerbee, the first man initiat- 
ed by the charter members. 

XI CHAPTER.— In the Summer of 1891, Pi 
Kappa Alpha began taking steps toward the loca- 
tion of a chapter at the South Carolina College, 
Columbia, S. C. At this time W. W. Stewart, an 
initiate of Lambda, wrote to and visited Thos. F. 
Brantley, then a student at the College, with a 
view of getting him to undertake the work of found- 
ing the chapter. E. F. Strother, another student, 
was seen to the same end. Upon their return to 
College in September, these two men discussed the 
matter with D. J. Brimm, Theta, who was at that 
time a professor at the Columbia Theological Sem- 
inary. After much thought, they decided to under- 
take the matter, and enlisted with them in the 
work, three other students of the College. A char- 
ter was applied for by Thomas F. Brantley, Ed- 
win F. Strother, Jenkins M. Pope, Eugene C. 

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Bacot, and H. B. Wilkinson. This was granted 
under date of Oct. 22nd., 1891. At this time Pi 
Kappa Alpha was well represented at the Seminary 
having beside Brimm, of the Faculty, the following 
students, D. A.Blackburn and R. O. Fluin, Theta, 
and W. S. Jacobs, Mu. It was but natural there- 
fore that the installation of the chapter should 
take place in their midst. The Library of the in- 
stitution was secured for the purpose, and on the 
night of October 30th, 1891, the above named 
brothers, together with Rev. G. A. Blackburn, 
Theta, and J. D. Lowrance, Alpha, both of whom 
lived in Columbia, installed Xi chapter of Pi Kap- 
pa Alpha. A chapter hall in ''Eagle's Nest" above 
the chapel was secured and fitted up. This served 
as Xi's home, during the whole of her brief life. 
Like Iota, Xi drew a portion of her membership 
from the Theological Seminary, which was situated 
in Columbia. This chapter forged immediately to 
the front in the social and political life of the Col- 
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on the part of the older local chapters, which it 
took several years to overcome. On account of 
the high class of its men, Xi at one time bid fair 
to become the banner chapter of the fraternity, but 
the institution in which it was located deteriorated 
greatly. The hand of Fate seemed raised against 
the Greeks of South Carolina. The anti-fraternity 
sentiment, which had been paining ground each 
year, culminated in February 1897, when the State 
Leglislature passed a bill prohibiting the existence 
of fraternities in any of the State Institutions after 
July 1st. 1897. The last Pan Hellenic banquet 
was held in Clark's Hall, Tuesday night, June 
29th., and on the morrow the fraternities surrend- 
ered their charters, so when the sun rose on July 
1st, 1897, Greek life in the South Carolina College 
was a thing of the past. Beside Pi Kappa Alpha, 
chapters of Chi Psi, Kappa Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, 
Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, Chi Phi, and Sigma Al- 
pha Epsilon gave up the fight, and may it be said 
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rosa existence has since been known. For the 
next three years, a number of Pi's men returned to 
the College, and these maintained an informal chap- 
ter, but the number gradually diminished, and in a 
short while not a vestige of this noble chapter re- 
mained. The anti-fraternity legislation is still in 
force, and though there is some talk of its repeal, 
the standard of the College has fallen to such an 
extent, that even should the bill be repealed, there 
is much doubt as to the advisability of the frater- 
nity again entering the institution, 

OMICRON CHAPTER.— This chapter, the third 
that was established in 1891, was worked up by the 
Richmond Alumni during the Summer of that year. 
When the College opened in the Fall, three of its 
students were pledged to Pi Kappa Alpha, and 
these forthwith presented a petition for a charter, 
which was granted October 23rd, 1891, to the fol- 
lowing students of Richmond College; Marion L. 
Dawson, C. A. Boyce, and Malcomb Carrington. 
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ed, and on the night of October 25th, Robt. E. 
Moore, an active member of Iota, together with Os- 
car Swimford, and Robt. Whittet, alumni of Iota, 
and P. H. C. Cabell, Alpha, all of whom resided in 
Richmond, initiated the three charter members in- 
to Pi Kappa Alpha. Associated with these active 
members were several of the Richmond Alumni, 
whose interest in their fraternity was yet alive. 
This chapter failed to secure a meeting place, and 
their meetings were held in the various rooms of its 
members. Throughout the remainder of the ses- 
sion, no additions were made, and Commence- 
ment found Omicron with only its original men. 
Dawson graduated in June, and Carrington went 
north to attend school, so when the Fall term of 
Richmond College opened, Boyce was the only man 
left to uphold Pi Kappa Alpha's banner. To assist 
him hehad the Richmond Alumni, but they of course 
could not take part in the active rushing of men 
and in this all important work, he was by himself. 
In the face of the weakness of Omicron, and the 

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strength of her more firmly entrenched rivals, 
Boyce could do but little, and soon gave up the 
struggle. At the Knoxville Convention of 1892, 
an effort to arouse Omicron was made. Bro. E. 
P. Cox, Alpha, who lived in Richmond, was asked 
to assist Boyce in putting the chapter on its feet. 
A notice was also sent the Chapter, giving it two 
months in which to increase its roll, under penalty 
of withdrawal of its charter, were this not accom- 
plished. To no avail however. These efforts 
were profitless, and in March 1893, the charter 
was withdrawn. In the Summer of 1901, F. S. 
McCandlish, Gamma, who lived in Richmond, de- 
cided to exert his energies toward the revival of Om- 
icron. Having visited the field, he succeeded in 
securing the assistance of five students at the Col- 
lege, who were anxious to incorporate themselves 
into a fraternity. Having applied for a charter, the 
same was granted. October 12th, 1901 to Paul P. 
Woodfin, Walter G. Tyler, Chas. L. Collier, 
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McCandlish. The installation of the chapter took 
place on the same night, in the Law Offices of E. 
P. Cox, Alpha, on Main Street, and was conducted 
by the Richmond Alumni, and Gamma Chapter, 
who furnished regalia, etc. for the occasion. Be- 
side the six initiates, there were twelve Pi's present, 
and after the initiatory ceremony, these repaired to 
the Westmoreland Club, where a magnificent ban- 
quet had been provided by alumnus Alpha. Though 
the life of the second Omicron has been too short 
for any marked result, yet she has easily shown 
that in her, Pi Kappa Alpha has a worthy repre- 
sentative in Richmond College. She stands well 
with the local chapters, and is fast making a name 
for herself as to scholarship, as well as on the ath- 
letic field. Omicron occupies a hall in one of the 
College buildings, furnished them by the Faculty. 
This has been tastefully fitted up, and is by far, 
the prettiest hall on the Campus. 

PI CHAPTER.— During the session of 1891-92, 
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Lee University, a young man from Norfolk, C. C. 
Price bj name, who was an acquaintance of Dr. J. 
T. Francis, Epsilon. Dr. Francis recommended 
this young man highly to the Supreme Council, as 
being a man worthy to trust with the formation of 
a chapter of the fraternity. The Grand Secretary, 
J. T. McAllister also knew a man at the University 
Frank Hopkins, whom he held in high esteem. A 
correspondence was held with these men, which re- 
sulted in their eliciting the aid of two other students 
and petitioning for a charter. After some delay, 
this was granted on February 4th. 1892, and Al- 
pha chapter was instructed to send a delegation ov- 
er to install the chapter. This was delayed how- 
ever, on account of the pending examinations at the 
University of Virginia, so that it was not until the 
night of March 5th. that the charter Members of 
Pi were introduced to the **goat". These men 
were C. C. Price, Frank Hopkins, John C. Dillon, 
and L. P. Dillon. The installation took place in 
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by Messrs. Cox, Malloy, Snowden and Kelley, all 
of Alpha. Soon after its founding, Pi chapter in- 
itiated a man, W. F. Keith, a student at Virginia 
Military Academy which is also located in Lexing- 
ton. Though fraternities were prohibited at the 
V. M. I. the other chapters at Washington and Lee 
had been making a practise of initiating students 
from that institution, and on the part of the author- 
ities there was no expressed opposition to this meth- 
od of proceedure. But the matter was brought up 
in the Konxville Convention of 1892, and on ac- 
count of the violent opposition of some of the del- 
egates to this action, which they construed to be a 
violation of the anti sub rosa policy of Pi Kappa 
Alpha, the Convention without taking positive ac- 
tion, advised Pi not to draw any more initiates 
from the V. M. L At the Richmond Convention 
of 1893, Pi again brought the matter up for discus- 
sion, and after a long debate, the following resolu- 
tion was adopted: That Pi be allowed to pledge V. 
M. I. students, and initiate them after the V. M. I. 

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session was over, and thus not break the rule of the 
Institute, which provides that no cadet may join or 
attend any meetings of a secret society during the 
session of V. M. I. In this way Pi has drawn sev- 
eral of her membership from this institution in the 
past. She has the honor of having on her roll, 
the name of A. B. Taylor, the son of the founder 
of the fraternity. F. S. Taylor, who joined the 
chapter when a student at V. M. I. In the Fal. 
of 1897, only two of Pi's men returned and these 
failed on account of the weakness ol the chapter 
to make any additions and as they graduated in 
June 1898, the chapter died the following fall from 
failure of its men to return. Through the efforts 
of W. N. Brisco, Pi chapter was revived in^the 
Fall of 1 90 1. Brisco had a friend attending Wash- 
ington and Lee, whom he recommended to the 
Supreme Council as being a man worthy to take up 
the revival of the chapter. After a lengthy corres- 
pondence, this man, J. Graham Sale, undertook 
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project. A petition was favorably considered and 
the charter was issued under date of October 14th 
to J. Graham Sale. A. Eugene Larrick. Thomas C. 
Wilson, and J. Lawrence Wysor. On the night of 
October 15th. 1901, the Deputy Grand Treasurer 
H, M. McAllister, Iota, installed the chapter in the 
law offices of Hon William A. Anderson. This 
chapter won a name for herself at Washington and 
Lee for her extreme conservatism, and though this 
caused her to struggle along for a few years with a 
very small chapter roll, yet it gave her a pres- 
tige in the institution that today has made her one 
of the two leading chapters in Lexington. Prev- 
ious to the re-establishment of Pi, a constitutional 
enactment had been made, which required that 
the initiates should be bona fide students or in- 
structors in the institution where the chapter was lo- 
cated. This prevented the initiation of Pi of the V. 
M. L boys, as it had done in the past. At the Rich- 
Convention of 1907, the chapter asked that the 
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these men as did the other chapters at Washington 
and Lee. This, however, was refused. The first 
chapter occupied a hall rented in the city, and 
when the second chapter was installed they rented 
the hall formerly occupied by the Sigma Alpha Ep- 
silon Fraternity, and purchased their furniture. 
This was made into very handsome apartments, 
and was occupied until the session of 1905-06, dur- 
ing which year, the chapter rented a chapter house 
This plan was not feasible, however, so that house 
was given up in the Fall of 1906, and since then 
Pi has occupied a rented hall in the city, as a meet- 
ing place. Though this has been made very com- 
fortable, it by no means fills the conditions, and 
plans are now on foot, looking to the building of a 
permanent home. Through W. N. Brisco, of 
Knoxville, Pi revived Zeta chapter and another 
of her sons, W. G. Riddick, established Alpha Ka- 
pa at Rolla, Mo. 

RHO CHAPTER. In the latter part of the ses- 
sion of 1891-92, Theta chapter took steps to the 
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formation of a chapter of the fraternity at Cumber- 
land University, being led to that action by the 
fact that one of their men, F. E. Maddox, had a 
brother as a student in Cumberland. By direction 
of his chapter, Maddox wrote to his brother, and 
placed the project before him. After a lengthy cor- 
respondence, a favorable reply was received, and 
three men beside Maddox were enlisted in the work. 
These immediately petitioned for a charter, being 
strongly represented by Theta. It was now late in 
the year, and before an action could be taken by 
the Grand Council on the petition, all the men 
would have left for their homes. In view of this 
fact, Theta chapter, who thougt it best to secure 
these men during the present session, sent F. E. 
Maddox and E. F. Koeele over to Cumberland, 
with instructions to initiate the four petitioners 
as members of Theta. This was done in May 1892. 
One of the petitioners had already left, but the 
other three were there and were duly initiated. 
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Maddox, W. M. Crawford, W. J. King, and G. H. 
Hogan. The first three were those initiated in May 
by Theta. When Cumberland opened in October, 
all four returned, and immediately set about get- 
ting recruits to the cause. The chapter was for- 
mally installed on Friday night October 2ist. 1892 
when Theta sent C. S. Shell and Robert Hill over 
to initiate the fourth charter member, and further 
instruct the men in the inside workings of the fra- 
ternity. The installation meeting was held in the 
Eurethrelian Literary Society Hall, and besides 
Hogan, fonr other men were introduced to Pi Kap- 
pa Alpha. In 1897, this chapter produced a book- 
let under the title of tne *'Rho Messenger." This 
was in the nature of a chapter catalogue, and was 
intended to appear annually, but the second issue 
never came out. From the time of its inception, 
Rho has had an uninterrupted career and has in- 
deed been a star in the firmament of Pi Kappa Al- 
pha. It has been very aggressive, and in point of 
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of Alpha. She quickly outstripped the other local 
chapters at Cumberland, and has ever since attain- 
ed this lead in every phase of college life, espec- 
ially in athletics, having given to Cumberland, and 
even to the South, a large number of stars of the 
diamond and gridiron. Rho occupies a suite of 
rooms in one of the halls on the Campus, which 
they rent from the College. 

SIGMA CHAPTER.— In May 1892, when Mad- 
dox and Koeele of Theta, went to Lebanon to in- 
itiate the charter members of Rho, they stopped 
off in Nashville, and investigated the possibility of 
establishing a chapter .at Vanderbilt University. 
Upon this occasion they secured the promise of co- 
operation in the work from M. M. Jones and J. K. 
P. Blackburn, both of whom had kinsmen in the 
fraternity. The work dragged, however, with no 
apparent degree of success, and even though a char- 
ter was granted to establish this chapter in the Fall 
of 1892, it was never installed, and the charter was 
cancelled; so when J. S. Foster, Theta, was in 

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Nashville in the Spring of 1893, he again investi- 
gated the conditions, and talked over the matter 
with Jones and another student named Geo. W 
Williamson In the Fall of 1893, Bro. E. E. Stone 
Zeta, entered the Medical Department of the Uni- 
versity of Tennessee, which is located in Nashville. 
Knowing of Theta's efforts to establish a chapter of 
Pi Kappa Alpha in Vanderbilt, he decided to use 
his every effort in the consummation of the work. 
To this end, he looked up Jones, Blackburn and 
Williamson, to whom he knew the matter had been 
broached before. He found that of these, Jones 
and Williamson were in school, the other having 
failed to return upon the opening of the University. 
This however, did not discourage him, and togeth- 
er these three set to work to secure all the avail- 
able material in sight. After pledging two other 
students to assist in the work, a petition for a char- 
ter was presented. This was granted under date 
of September 23rd, 1893 to Max Miller Jones, 
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James M. Bryson. Of these Bryson met his death 
by drowning several years ago. It might be added 
that Blackburn, who was first spoken of in con- 
junction with Jones, concerning the estabhshment 
of the chapter, returned to College several years 
later, and was then initiated by Sigma chapter. 
The chapter was installed by E. E. Stone and H. B. 
Arbuckle, then Councillor Princeps. This chap- 
ter was very prosperous and gave promise of a long 
and successful life, but when the University opened 
in the Fall of 1895, none of Sigma's men returned 
to take up the fight, and the chapter subsided into 
peace. When Vanderbilt opened for the Fall 
term of 1896, there were three Pi's enrolled as stud- 
ents. These, however, were matriculated in the 
different departments, and saw very little of each 
other. Then too in the face of such intense oppo- 
sition from the other strongly intrenched local 
chapters at the University, it seemed hardly pract- 
icable to revive Sigma, especially with only three 
men. However, the matter was discussed, and two 

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of Sigma's alumni in the city were found, who were 
anxious that their old chapter should again be num- 
bered among the active forces of Pi Kappa Alpha. 
To this end, they expressed themselves as being 
perfectly willing to take an active part in the work 
of the chapter, and promote in every way its wel- 
fare. With the impetus given by the promises, the 
three men in college decided to once more take up 
the work of active membership. With the assist- 
tance of Robt. Hill, Theta, the Grand Secretary, 
who at that time lived in Nashville, Sigma was re- 
established on April 3rd. 1897, with the following 
men as its reorganizers ; G. W. Sypert, Theta, H, 
G. Ijams, Zeta, J. H. Brown, Sigma, G. E. Mc 
Laurine, Sigma, and T. H. Peebles, Sigma. Of 
these, Ijams and McLaurine were the ^'fraters in 
urbe". The Supreme Council applied too for a 
charter in March , but instead of granting a new 
one, the original issued in 1893, was returned to 
the re-organizers. In 1898, Sigma had composed 
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step, entitled, the '*Pi Kappa Alpha March" by H. 
Bellstedt Jr. the prominent band leader and compos- 
er. During the next nine years Sigma'* life was very 
fitful. At onetime she had the banner chapter of the 
University, but on account of not having a perma- 
nent home, her stability was not assured. All of the 
otherlocal chapters on the Campus occupied chapter 
houses, either rentedor owned, and as Sigma, being 
young, could not afford to build ahome of its own, 
the comparison worked greatly against her. For the 
last few years of her life she struggled along with 
a mere handful of men, preferring death by extinction 
rather than lower the standard of Pi Kappa Alpha. 
Upon the opening of the University in 1906, only 
one man returned, and in the face of so many ob- 
stacles, he decided to give up the fight, and return- 
ed for the second time Sigma's charter, so once a- 
gain was this noble chapter numbered among **our 
dead." During her few years of existence, Sigma 
rented a hall in one of the College buildings from the 
authorities, and this was fitted up so as to form 

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a very pleasant meeting place but in no way 
could this compensate for a chapter house. Sigma 
has expelled two men, John B. Wilkes, and B. F. 
Steed. 

TAU CHAPTER.- A charter to Tau Chapter 
at Austin College, Austin, Texas, was granted in 
1892, but for some reason the chapter was never 
installed and the charter was withdrawn. The for- 
mation of this chapter at the University of North 
Carolina, was due to the efforts of the Pi's of'North 
Carolina, and especially to Beta Chapter, which 
had but recently been re-established at Davidson. 
The latter directed the attention of acrowd of peti- 
tioners at the University of North Corolina to Pi Kap- 
I pa Alpha. After some little delay, the Grand Council 
received an application from these petitioners and on 
February nth. 1895, a charter was granted to John 
F. Nooe, J. B. Wilkinson, Joseph S. Wray, Claud G, 
Winstead, and Paul R. McFadyen. A few days later 
the chapter was installed, under veryauspicious con- 
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er local chapters at the '*Hill," and of course an in- 
tense rivalry existed between the different chapters. 
This, on account of the youth of Tau, placed her at 
a very great disadvantage. In the course of two years, 
only five men were added to her roll, and when the 
College session of 1897-98 opened, only two of her 
members. Carver and Suttle returned. Under the ve- 
ry adverse conditions, these two decided not to enter 
the fight for new men, and thus Tau settled into a 
period of inactivity. Through the efforts of Jas. C. 
Storey, Beta, the chapter was re-organized under 
its second charter. This work was indeed a giant 
undertaking, when it is born in mind that the same 
conditions which caused the suspension of the chap- 
ter were still in full force, and although efforts for 
its reorganization were begun in May 1898, their 
successful culmination was not reached until 
January 1899. After an heroic effort, Storey suc- 
ceeded in working up a crowd of seven sons of the 
**01d North State," who were pursuing their course 
of study in the University. Just at this time, Mc- 
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a course in medicine. These eight, then petitioned 
for a charter, which was issued to P. R. McFadyen, 
Thomas W. Kendrick, J. A. Suttle, John R. Pad- 
dison, John E. Houston, R. L. Eskridge, C. L. 
Miller, and F. S. Wray. The latter was a brother 
of J. S . Wray, a charter member of the first chap- 
ter, and through him the work of the selection of 
men was accomplished. The chapter was installed 
by D. K. Pope, Beta, and P. R. McFadyen, Tau, 
on the night of January 28th. 1899, in the K. of P. 
Hall of Durham, the men driving over from Chapel 
Hill, the seat of the University, for the purpose. 
Up to June 1900, the chapter made only one addi- 
tion, and when the University opened in the fall, 
this man, G. B. Justin, was the only one to return. 
He was joined by C. C. and N. A. Orr, transfers 
from Beta, and these three men at once set to work 
for Pi Kappa Alpha, by renting a hall and initiating 
a candidate. From this time dates Tau's upbuilding. 
The chapter was very conservative, and as a result 
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years, she has constantly improved, until today 
with an active roll of twelve men, she holds an as- 
sured position among the Greeks of North Carolina. 
Up to the session of 1907-08, Tau occupied a hall 
in one of the buildings rented from the College. 
With the beginning of that session, however, they 
leased a chapter house, in which they are now lo- 
cated, and which they mean to buy upon the ex- 
piration of their lease. iU^^'^ \^r^' 

UPSILON CHAPTER.- During the year 
1895, the Assistant Librarian, of the Alabama 
Polytechnic Institute, was L. W. Payne, Jr. This 
man was an intimate friend and acquaintance of 
W. D. Hollingsworth, an initiate of Theta chapter. 
When the latter heard of Payne's connection with 
the Institute, he wrote him concerning the form- 
ation of a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha there. After a 
thorough consideration of the matter, Payne under- 
took to carry out the plan of founding the chapter. 
To this end he associated with him, four other 
students, and forthwith petitioned for a charter. 

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On the high recommendation of Holhngsworth, 
this was granted to L. W. Payne, Jr., W. L. Flem- 
nig, E. G. Abbott, J. L. Pollard, and P. M. Mc- 
Intire. The installation took place on the night of 
April 5th. 1895, in a room of the main College 
building, now set apart for the young lady students, 
and was organizediby Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, Iota, 
who was at that time living at Tallahassie, Fla. 
After RhOj this chapter has been the most aggres- 
sive on the fraternity's roll. Her yearly chapters 
have always been strong and of late years, she has 
lead the fraternity in the number of old men re- 
turned each year. She has assumed a foremost po- 
sition among the Greeks of Auburn, and is quite a 
factor m the life of the College. Through her 
alumni, Upsilon has ushered into the fraternity, 
Psi Chapter and was the moving force, which 
brought about the re-organization of Delta. Noue 
o£jLhie-fea4-erntttes at Auburn own chapter houses, 
or -even occupy rented ones. Upsilon's hall is lo- 
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the town, and consists of a suite of rooms in one of 
the business buildings of Auburn. This has been the 
meeting place of the chapter for several years, and 
has undergone a series of improvements with each 
session, untill now it is an elegantly furnished a- 
partment, outclassing all the other chapter halls 
at Auburn. 

PHI CHAPTER.- When the scholastic 
year 1896-97 opened at Roanoke College; there 
was enrolled as a student, W. H. Robertson, 
Gamma, who had decided to pursue his course of 
study at that institution. He had come to Salem 
with the idea of planting Pi Kappa Alpha's standard 
in yet another College of the '*01d Dominion" Af- 
ter looking over the field, he enlisted to help him 
in the work, five of Roanoke's best students. With 
one exception these were lower classmen, and were 
spending their first year at the College. In this way 
he got the best, and not material that had already 
been * 'whipped" over, as well as assured the per- 
manence of the chapter for several years to come. 

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After selecting his men, a charter was petitioned 
for, which after a short delay, was granted to Wal- 
ter Henderson Robertson, William Sterlmg Clai- 
born, William Worthington Terry, John Janney 
Lloyd, Jr. Walter Glenn Rhyne and Henry Abel 
Rhyne. Robertson was assisted with the organiza- 
tion of the chapter on the night of Ootober 24th. 
1898 by R. R. Jones, Iota, who was then Council- 
lor Princeps of the Fraternity. There are but few 
local chapters at Roanoke, and Phi has but little 
rivalry. This is to be much regretted, for fraternities 
are appreciated much more where an intense rivalry 
exists. Phi has assumed a leading place in the 
society of Salem, and the quality of her men is very 
high in the class room as well as at social functions 
and on the athletic field . Through W. S. Claiborne 
Phi assisted in the formation of Chi at the Univer- 
sity of the South. The chapter occupies two large 
rooms on Main Street as a place of meeting. 

CHI CHAPTER.— When the session of the Uni- 
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enrolled as students, two members of Pi Kappa Alpha. 
These men, George E. McLaurine, an initiate of Sigma, 
and W. S. Claiborne, of Phi, being urged by their chap- 
ters determined to see what could be done toward the 
establishment of a chapter at Sewanee. Though the 
field seemed to be crowded, they soon discovered four 
good fellows, whom as yet claimed allegiance under 
no Grecian flag. After the matter was laid before 
them, these men consented to undertake the work, 
and associated themselves with McLaurine and Clai- 
borne for this purpose. The Supreme Council had 
long been wanting to enter Sewanee, so when the ap- 
plication for a charter was received, together with the 
recommendations of the two ''f raters" on the field, it 
was granted under date of May 6th, 1898, to Geo. E. 
McLaurine, W. S. Claiborne, Charles W. Boyd, G. W. 
R. Cadman, Henry B. Parker and L. G. H. Williams. 
The chapter was installed and organized on the night 
of May 24th, by the two older men, McLaurine and 
Claiborne. At first the meetings of the chapter were 
held in the various rooms of its members, as no hall 
could be secured for rent on the * 'Mountain." It 
soon became evident, however, that if Chi expected to 
cope with the other local chapters, she must secure a 
chapter house, as at that time she was the only chap- 

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ter who did not occupy a home of its own. In the 
rushing of men this was used against the chapter and 
was a great disadvantage to the securing of suitable 
material. The chapter was young, had but few 
alumni, and was not composed of wealthy men. Des- 
pite these obstacles, they raised $200.00 among them- 
selves toward the work. At the Spartanburg Con- 
vention of 1900, the matter was placed before the 
meeting and the delegates urged to assist Chi in the 
building of the home, as the very life of the chapter 
depended upon it. A resolution was adopted recom- 
mending that each chapter contribute such an amount 
to a fund, to be held in trust by Robt. A. Smythe, 
Grand Treasurer, and to be paid over to Chi, when 
the work was actively begun on the erection of the 
house. Every chapter responded loyally to this, and 
later the whole amount was turned over to Chi. The 
amount still necessary was borrowed, a mortgage be- 
ing given to secure same. This has now been paid, 
and Chi's home is free of every obligation. In October 
the house was completed, and furnished. It consists 
of two large rooms, and is so constructed that addi- 
tions may be easily made. The erection of this home 
placed Chi on an equal footing with the other fra- 
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since retained. From the start her men have been of 
the highest caUbre, and though surrounded by six 
older chapters, she holds her own with them all, 
and has done much to spread Pi Kappa Alpha's fame 
throughout the land. Chi has had the misfortune ot 
initiating quite a number of "year" men, who never 
returned after their first session in school, though at 
the time of their initiation, it seemed that they would 
remain in school three or foar years. Thoup-n this 
was brought a )out wi'^ii no taint of dishonor on the 
chapter ot its men yet it as h.ghly unsatisfactory 
to the chapter: and as much as possible has been 
eradicated in thelaSi few years Chi'syea'rW chapter 
roll is usually s nail, embracing the names of from six 
to ten men. One man has resigned upon the applica- 
cation of the chapter, Alonzo G. Turner. In Decem- 
ber, 1906, Chi having reported the loss of her charter, 
a duplicate was issued her by the Supreme Council. 
PSI CHAPTER. — ^For several years previous to 
the establishment of Psi Chapter at the North Georgia 
Agricultural College, the need of another fraternity 
had been greatly felt, Sigma Nu being the only one of 
the Greeks represented at that institution at that time. 
When the college opened in the fall of 1899, the need 
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could be done toward filling the deficiency. After 
looking about for some suitable order to petition, they 
at last decided on Pi Kappa Alpha. This led to a cor- 
respondence with J. W. Woodruff, Upsilon, who, 
through his chapter, took the matter up at once. A 
petition was favorably received by the Supreme Coun- 
cil, and a charter issued in March, 1900, to the follow- 
ing men: R. M. Blount, A. F. Bell, P. J. Horton, J. C. 
Barnes, Alfred Sloan Ham, M. F. Monroe, J. A. John- 
ston, H. B. McKeown, M. H. Cox, F. C. Powell and F. 
A. Griffin. The chapter was installed and organized 
at 10:00 A. M., Monday, March 20th, 1900, by J. W. 
Woodruff, J. W. Shuff, and S. G. Forbes, all active 
members of Upsilon. This chapter has a large field, 
and has always maintained a strong chapter, both in 
point of numbers and College standing. The friend 
liest of relationships exist between Psi and its worthy 
rival of Sigma Nu, and the honors are about evenly 
distributed between them. Psi occupied a large hall 
in the town which was used conjointly with the K. of 
P.'s, but on the night of January 25th, 1908, this build- 
ing was destroyed by fire, and most of the furnishings 
were damaged or destroyed. The chapter immed- 
iately got together, however, and secured and equipped 
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meeting place. This chapter has expelled one man, Mr. 
Arthur Gresham, Waynesboro, Ga. 

OMEGA CHAPTER.— This chapter is located in 
the Kentucky State College, which was formerly the 
Kentucky A. and M. College, when the first Kappa 
chapter was planted in 1888. As has been explained, 
Kappa was revived in the Kentucky University, 
which is also situated in Lexington, and it was .through 
this chapter that a good crowd of men was secured 
at the State College late in the session of 1900-01. 
The successful outcome of these efforts was due es- 
pecially to D. M. Crabtree, Kappa, who looked after 
the selection of the men to compose the new chapter. 
Crabtree had an acquaintance at the State College 
whom he first spoke to, concerning the establish- 
ment of a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha 
at the institution. His assistance being pro- 
cured, these two selected seven other men who 
were willing to undertake the work. Upon applica- 
tion from these eight men, recommended highly by 
Kappa, the Supreme Council granted a charter under 
date of June 13th, 1901, to Edward Cronley Elliot, 
Edwin Clinton Evins, Wliliam Thomas Carpenter, 
Leon Kaufman Frankel, Glenn Frank Mason, Charles 
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Alvin Gordon. These men were initiated by Kappa 
during the closing week s of the session, with the ex- 
ception of Gordon, who was prevented from joining 
then, but was initiated the following October. When 
the college opened in the fall, Q^^ga was thoroughly 
organized, and started on her wonderful career of 
achievement. Owing to the high standard of her men, 
Omega, though young, now occupies an enviable 
place among the Greeks of Lexington. In conjunction 
with Kappa, Omega organized and established Alpha 
Lambda at Georgetown. M. W. Smith, an initiate 
of Omega designed, the present Coat of Arms of the 
Fraternity, and this, if nothing more, entitles her to 
a high place on the roll of Pi Kappa Alpha. In con- 
nection with Kappa, Omega rents a suite of rooms in 
one of the Bank buildings of Lexington. These have 
been elegantly furnished, and form a very acceptable 
meeting place for the chapter, but plans are on foot at 
the present, looking to the establishment of a perma- 
nent home, either in the city or on the College Campus. 
ALPHA- ALPHA CHAPTER.— Late in the Fall of 
1901, the Supreme Council of the Fraternity received 
a petition from four students in Trinity College. After 
an investigation of the men, which proved satisfac- 
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E. O. Smithdeal, E. W. Crawford, J. D. Langston, and 
C. E. D. Edgerton. Acting under the direction of 
the Grand Treasurer, ten members of Tau chapter 
assisted by R. H. La ff erty, Beta, went over to Durham 
and on the night of November 30th, installed Alpha- 
Alpha as a chapter of the fraternity. The installa- 
tion took place in the K. of P. hall, this being the 
second chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha to be organized in 
the Pythian rooms of Durham, as Tau was revived in 
the same place, not quite three years previously. This 
hall was used as the chapter's meeting place, until a 
few months later, when a hall was secured by them on 
the College Campus. This chapter was well placed, 
but has had the misfortune of drawing its membership 
from the upper classmen. In this way, so many of 
its men leave each year never to return, that it leaves 
a very small number to begin with in the fall. Then 
a College law prohibits "rushing" until February of 
each year, so that the chapter exists with a very small 
membership for the greater part of the session. None 
of the local chapters at Durham occupy houses, so 
Alpha- Alpha, like the others, rents a hall in one of the 
College buildings, from the authorities. This chapter 
has had one expulsion, C. W. Bagby, the second man 
initiated by the charter members. 

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ALPHA BETA CHAPTER.— In the early Spring 
of 1892, P. A. Pugh, of Chi, notified the Supreme Coun- 
cil that there was a good opening for a chapter at Cen- 
tenary College in Louisiana, where with a good student 
body, only two fraternities were represented. 
Through his efforts, eleven men had pledged them- 
selves to Pi Kappa Alpha, if the Supreme Council 
would accept them as charter members. After an 
investigation of the men and conditions, a charter 
was granted March 8th, 1902, to L. B. Austin, N. C. 
Blanchard, Jr., E. B. Cooper, . E. S. Freeman, L. B. 
Gay, Jr., W. P. Hickman, A. H. Marsh, J. B. Riley, 
Jr., G. O. Sanders, J. S. Vaught and L. R. Young. 
On the night of March loth, E. F. Koeele, Theta, who 
lived in New Orleans, came up to Jackson and initiated 
these men into Pi Kappa Alpha, and thoroughly or- 
ganized the chapter. This chapter promised great 
things, and at the time of its inception was the peer of 
the other two local chapters, but Centenary which had 
been the pride and stronghold of Methodism, since 
long ''Before the War," was on the decline. The 
agitation of removing the school to Shreveport, 
and the resultant opposition to the move, was all that 
was needed to complete the overthrow of its tottering 
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body was greatly decreased, and among those in at- 
tendance, very little or no fraternity material was in 
evidence. Rather than lower the standard of Pi Kap- 
pa Alpha, and realizing the lack of suitable material, 
Alpha Beta determined to initiate none but the best, 
no matter what the outcome. During the two years 
of its existence the chapter initiated six men, two of 
whom were brought up from the University of Louis- 
iana, and taken into Pi Kappa Alpha, so as to better 
further the interests of the petitioners from that in- 
stitution, who were later incorporated as Alpha Gamma 
Chapter. When the session of 1903-04 opened, only 
two of Alpha Beta's men returned, and these making 
no additions, graduated in June, and the chapter sur- 
rendered its charter. It might be well to add that the 
chapters of Kappa Sigma and Kappa Alpha, actuated 
by the same causes, also gave up the fight in the same 
year. Two years later, owing to a personal alterca- 
tion between the President and another member of 
the Faculty, the entire student body and Faculty re- 
signed, and thus this once grand old institution, who 
for over a half century had nurtured the cream of 
Louisiana's citizenship, closed its doors. As yet, 
it has not been re-opened, though there is talk of re- 
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ing its brief existence, Alpha Beta occupied a hall in 
the main building of the College. Through L. B. 
Austin, this chapter established Alpha Gamma at the 
Louisiana State University. 

ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER.— When the Louis- 
iana State University opened in the Fall of 1902, L. B . 
Austin, Alpha Beta, was enrolled on its register. He 
immediately set about taking steps to the establish- 
ment of a chapter in his adopted institution. On ac- 
count of the peculiar conditions surrounding fraterni- 
ties at Louisiana, he found this anything but an easy 
task. However, he succeeded in securing the assist- 
ance of six men, and a charter was applied for. This 
was granted in November, 1902. However, before 
the chapter might be installed, new difficulties pre- 
sented themselves in the form of Faculty opposition. 
On working up the chapter, Austin thought that as 
fraternities already existed at L. S. U., the faculty 
could have no objections to the entrance of another, 
and so did not procure their formal consent to the es- 
tablishment. As soon as the Supreme Council be- 
came informed of the existing conditions of affairs, 
they immediately withdrew the charter. Austin, 
though, was not to be beaten, and he immediately set 
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ing that the more active members of the fraternity 
there were on the ground, the better the chances were 
for success, he sent two of his men, G. B. Golson and 
P. H. Griffith, up to Centenary, where they were initia_ 
ted by Alpha Beta. Upon their return, renewed 
forces were brought to bear on the Faculty, and at 
last their consent was obtained. This information 
was imparted to the Supreme Council, and after satis- 
fying themselves that everything was all right, the re- 
called charter was returned. It bore the names of 
G. B. Golson, P. H. Griffiith, J. K. Fahey, G. P. Gar- 
land, W. W. Hutchison and A. W. Buckner. On the 
night of June 4th, 1903, these men were initiated into 
Pi Kappa Alpha by J. S. Vaught, J. B. Reily, Jr., L. 
B. Austin and H. B. Munson, all of Alpha Beta, and 
E. F. Koeele, Theta, of New Orleans. The young 
chapter has had many difficulties to meet, surrounded 
as it was by four local chapters, the youngest of which 
had been established sixteen years. Then, too, a fac- 
ulty rule, prohibiting the initiation of men until their 
Sophomore year, has given rise to the fraternities 
pledging men from one to two years, before they were 
initiated. This practically placed Alpha Gamma 
eighteen months behind in securing men. But the 
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meeting place. All of the other chapters owned halls 
on the College Campus, and this of course gave them 
a prestige, which they did not fail to use. These 
many difficulties were calculated to make the young 
chapter lose, but never for a moment did they waver. 
Austin had selected his men well. They were not the 
kind to say die. In the election of men, they main- 
tained an ultra conservatism, and though their chap- 
ter for the first two years was small, they have steadi- 
ly grown until now they have an average yearly roll 
of from ten to twelve men, which compares favorably 
with the size of the other local chapters. At first the 
chapter had no meeting place, the sessions being held 
in the various rooms of the members. Later, a small 
building on the Campus was secured, and this is 
their present hall. As to size, however, this is en- 
tirely inadequate, and very poorly situated. For 
this reason, the chapter has for some time been 
trying to raise money for the erection of a hall 
on the Campus, and to this end have solicited 
aid from the alumni of Louisiana, Mississippi and 
Texas. Having so few alumni, they succeeded in 
raising only $250.00. At the Richmond Convention 
of 1907, this condidtion of affairs was placed before 
the meeting, and it became evident that unless a chap- 

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ter hall was secured, Alpha Gamma must either sur- 
render its charter or lower its standard of membership. 
It was therefore decided that the General Fraternity 
through its chapters should contribute to the erection 
of this hall. This has now^ been done, and work will 
soon be begun on Alpha Gamma's chapter house. 
Alpha Gamma has had one expulsion, viz,: Frank W. 
Perkins, in December, 1907. 

ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER.— In May, 1903, a 
charter was issued to Alpha Delta Chapter at the 
North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College, 
and full authority was given J. W. McKay, Beta, to 
put the chapter through. Unavoidable delays 
brought the college session to an end with no chapter 
established. When the college opend next fall, 
and negotiations were again started, the actions of 
the petitioners were such as to arouse the 
doubts of the Supreme Council as to their desirability, 
and after a further investigation, the charter was re- 
called before the chapter was installed. While these 
negotiations were in progress at Raleigh, B. H. Smith, 
Tau, who was pursuing his course of study at the 
Georgia Institute of Technology, had selected a crowd 
of good men at that institution, and soon after, an ap- 
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by the Supreme Council. The investigation proved 
satisfactory, and the charter was granted to JohnQ. 
Collier, Paul H. Connelly, George A, Edwards, Thomas 
B. Lamar, C. M. McCord and Burton Hoyle Smith. 
On the night of February 27th, 1904, these men were 
initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha by B. H. Smith, Tau, 
and Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, Iota, Councilor Princeps, 
assisted by the following alumni of Atlanta: M. W. 
Burwald and A. S. Ham, Psi, C. W. Underwood, Chi, 
and J. M. Giles, Nu. The installation took place in 
the rooms later occupied by the chapter, 411 Kaiser 
Building. During the summer of 1906, it became evi- 
dent that very few if any of Alpha Delta's men would 
return at the opening of the college in the Fall, and it 
seemed that the chapter would die through lack of 
members to keep it up, The situation was critical, 
and McCord, Gann and Harper, alumni of Alpha Delta, 
and Underwood, Harper, alumni of Alpha Delta, and 
Underwood, Chi, began the work of reorganizing 
the chapter. About the opening of school J. M. Gru- 
ber, Nu, matriculated as a student, and J. L.Neill, 
Alpha Iota, came as Y. M. C. A. secretary. These men, 
assisted by the alumni mentioned, and Dr. H. B. Ar- 
buckle, Iota, succeeded in placing the chapter on its 
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scarcity of material makes men hard to get at Tech, 
and as a consequence the chapters as a rule are small. 
None of the chapters at Tech, except that of Sigma 
Alpha Epsilon, own homes, on account of a ruling 0£ 
the Faculty;which requires all the lower classmen to 
live in the Dormitories on the Campus. The di^f^erent 
chapters rent either halls or houses in the city. Alpha 
Delta's hall was situated at 708 Temple Court, until 
the Fall of 1907, when a stiite of rooms were rented at 
277 Austell Building. 

ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER.— In October, 1904 
R. H Adams, Beta, informed the Supreme Council 
that he knew a good man at the North Carolina A. 
and M. College, whom he deemed worthy to trust 
with the formation of a chapter there. The council 
suggested that he should secure the best possible men 
for the chapter, and that they would then investigate, 
and if satisfactory, incorporate them into the fratern- 
ity. It was very necessary to move slowly in this 
matter, because the Supreme Council had been forced 
to turn down nine petitioners from this institution the 
year before. Six men were obtained who pledged 
themselves to Pi Kappa Alpha. A delegation from 
Beta was sent over, and after a careful investigation, 
they reported favorably, and highly recommended 
the six petitioners. Upon this report, a charter was 

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issued under date of October 31, 1904, to J. A. 
Park, R. B. Wilson, J. G. Hardison, W. A. Buys, J. G. 
Morrison, and D. W. Robertson. These men were 
initiated and the chapter organized on the night 
of November Uth, by J. B. Clark, Beta, and A. B. 
Stainback, W. M. Wells and C. S. Pugh, of Alpha- 
Alpha. This chapter has had a very successful career 
and ranks well in the social life of the college. At 'the 
opening of the present scholastic year, 1907-'08, this 
chapter took steps toward the renting of a chapter 
house, but as this was the first time anything of the 
kind was attempted by any of the local chapters, ob- 
jections were interposed by members of the Faculty, 
and the project was given up. The chapter upon its 
formation started a chapter house fund, and they are 
now trying to obtain the permission of the Board of 
Trustees to the erection of a home of their own. At 
present, they occupy a rented hall, which has been 
comfortably furnished, and where weekly , meetings 
are held. 

ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER.— In the summer of 
1904, N. T. Wagner and G. A. Penick, recent alumni 
of Beta, were sent by the government to Tahlequah 
Okla., where they were employed in the Indian office. 
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ville, Ark., the seat of the University of Arkan- 
sas, and immediately these men turned their eyes in 
that direction with the view of estabUshing a chapter 
of Pi Kappa Alpha. Penick knew a student at the 
University, Hamilton Dinsmore, a member of the 
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, and to him he wrote 
asking if he could recommend a good man to under- 
take the work of organizing a chapter when the College 
opened. At that time there were five local fraternities 
at the institution, three of whom were already peti- 
tioning national organizations. Dinsmore wrote, re- 
commending one of the other two, and at the same 
time spoke to one of the men about the matter. In 
a few days Penick and Wagner Jvisited Fayette ville, 
and the matter was thoroughly discussed between 
them, and the local, which was called Alpha Phi, and 
which had been organized twelve months before. 
After much discussion, the local decided to petition 
PiJKappa Alpha for a charter. This] decision was 
communicated to Penick and Wagner, who 
immediately] began a correspondence on the sub- 
ject with the Supreme Council. Owing to the strong 
anti-fraternity element in the College, the Council was 
very hesitant, concerning the advisability of charter- 
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Penick and]Wagner to again visit Fayette ville, and 
closely inspect the existing conditions as well as the 
petitioners. This was done, and a favorable report 
on both returned to the Supreme Council. Upon this 
a charter was issued under date of November 2d, 1904, 
to Samuel G. Davies, Lloyd R. Byrne, Ashleigh P. 
Boles, John W. Trigg, W. S. Fuhrman, J. Q. Black- 
wood, Arthur C. Parker, M. L. Reinberger, H. Rush 
Smith and W. E. Thompson. These men were initia- 
ted on the night of November 19th, 1904, by Penick 
and Wagner, in the old Alpha Phi hall, which was on 
the second floor of the old opera house building 
on the southwest corner of the public square. At its 
inception, this chapter was composed entirely of lower 
classmen, and though this was used as an argument 
against them at first, the wisdom of the policy is evi- 
dent as it allowed the chapter to gain in strength and 
numbers, before all the old men left. During the first 
year of its life, it was unfortunate in initiating quite a 
number of ''year" men, but this error has been eradi- 
cated, and the chapter has come right to the front, oc- 
cupying a foremost position with the other Greeks of 
the College. None of the local chapters own houses, 
and only two rent them. The others occupy rented 
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year of her life, has occupied the entire third floor of 
the Hight Building on the North side of the square. 
Through L. R. Byrne, Alpha Zeta established Alpha 
Iota at Millsaps College. 

ALPHA ETA CHAPTER.— When the foot-ball sea- 
son of 1904 opened, M. O. Bridges, Rho, was employed 
to coach University of Florida's team. Being thrown, 
in intimate contact with the student body, he soon de- 
cided to raise Pi Kappa Alpha's banner in the State of 
Florida. He gathered together twelve of the most 
desirable men in the College, and a petition was sent 
forthwith for a charter. Upon recommendation of 
Bridges, this was granted November 17th, 1904, to 
B. H. Bridges, B. T. Bridges, Peck Greene, J. S. Peters, 
A. M. Henry, Wm. M. Rowlett, S. W. Teague, Jr., 
W. A. Brown, Geo. W. Bassett, Jr., W. T. Hall, W. M. 
Hackney, and B. K. Buck. It was impossible for 
Bridges to be present at the installation of the chapter 
so this was conducted by E. L. Carroll, Upsilon, and 
W. T. Elmore, Chi, both of Jacksonville, on the night 
of November 19th, in the- chapter hall over the State 
Exchange Bank. This chapter flourished and w^as the 
leader in the Greek life at the University. But at the 
opening of the school in the Fall of 1906, the institu- 
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some reason this materially cut down the atten- 
dance and only three of Alpha Eta's men returned. 
Since that time, the chapter has succeeded, but on ac- 
count of the small number of students, her chapter 
roll is necessarily small. Alpha Eta occupies a rented 
hall in the city. The chapter has expelled one man, 
one of its charter members, George W. Bassett, Jr. 
ALPHA THETA CHAPTER.— In the Fall of 1904 
C. M. Hanna, an initiate of Iota, entered the West 
Virginia University, as a student. Already in that 
institution, holding the chair of history, was W. L. 
Flemnig, Upsilon. Together these two men 
planned the placing of a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha 
in that strong college of West Virginia. Eight men 
pledged themselves to the work, and a charter was 
applied for. The Supreme Council was ably assisted 
in their decision by Flemnig, who being a member of 
the Faculty, was in a position to advise wisely o^ the 
subiect. After a short while, the charter dated De- 
cember 6th, 1904, was granted to C. M. Hanna, W. T. 
Owens, Albert L. Lohm, F. A. Parsons, C. W. Seibert, 
A. H. Foreman, Arthur Arnold, R. McVeigh Drane, 
and R. F. Staubly. On Friday night December 16th, 
these men were initiated, and the chapter organized 
by Hanna and A. M. Bowman, Phi, who was delegated 

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by the Supreme Council to install the chapter. The 
installation took place at No. 618 Spruce street, Mor- 
gantown, which was occupied by Alpha Theta as a 
chapter house. The College has ten fraternities rep- 
resented in its student body, but as the latter 
is large, all of the chapters are in a thriving 
condition. Alpha Theta ranks well with the 
other Greeks and holds a high position in 
the social life of the College. i^Before its 
inception, it became evident that the chapter 
would have to have a home if it were to combat suc- 
cessfully the rivalry of the other local chapters, all 
of whom occupied houses, either owned or rented. To 
this end a large house was secured at the address men- 
tioned above within one block of the College Campus. 
This house is rented by the year, and the chapter 
means in a few years to either buy it or build a home of 
their own. The very fact of their being installed in a 
chapter house, and having maintained it ever since, 
has given them a precedence which is hard for the 
older chapters to meet, 

ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER.— In February, 1905, 
L. R. Byrne, an initiate of Alpha Zeta, who was at 
that time living near Greenville, Miss., turned his at- 
tention toward the placing of a chapter in that State. 

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After a careful study of the four Colleges, which com- 
prised the number of institutions of higher education 
in the state, he decided to direct his efforts toward 
Millsaps College. To this end he wrote Dr. W. 
B. Murrah, Delta, President of the college, asking if 
he could recommend a man worthy to take up the 
work. In reply, Dr. Murrah directed his attention 
to a local organization, called the "Sphinx Club," 
which held a prominent position in the so- 
cial life of the college, rivaling the national fra- 
ternities represented in the quality and high stand- 
ing of its men. After a short correspondence, this 
Club decided to petition for a charter. The appli- 
cation, signed by eight men, one of them a member 
of the Faculty, and accompanied by the high endorse- 
ment of Dr. Murrah, was soon after presented to 
the Supreme Council. Being favorably considered, 
a charter dated March 23d, 1905, was issued to Dr. 
M. W. Schwartz, Gilbert P. Cook, C. L. Neill, S. M. 
Graham, O. W. Bradley, E. D. Lewis, J. L. Sum- 
rail, and E. G. Mohler, Jr. On the night of April 
7th, 1905, in a hall in the main building of the col- 
lege, Alhpa Iota was installed by L. R. Byrne, Al- 
pha Zeta, W. P. Biggs, Chi, and N. T. Wagner, 
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and was fully able to cope with the rivalry of the 
other local chapters, of which there are two. The 
college is one of the best in the State, and no anti- 
fraternity sentiment exists. Alpha Iota has been 
very aggressive and has a larger roll than any of the 
younger chapters, numbering on it seventy-five 
per cent of the honor men of Millsaps in the last three 
years. The alumni of the Sphinx Club have been 
admitted to membership. The chapter occupies a 
commodious hall on the third floor of the main col- 
lege building, which is furnished them by the author- 
ities; however, steps are now being taken looking 
to the establishing of a chapter house fund, with 
which in a few years Alpha Iota hopes to erect a 
home of its own. 

ALPHA KAPPA CHAPTER.— In the Fall of 
1905, the Supreme Council received a petition from 
a band of men at the Missouri School of Mines, RoUa, 
Mo., for a charter. W. G. Riidick, Pi, of Little Rock, 
Ark., was sent up to inspect the men, and report on 
the ad\^isability of establishing the chapter. Upon 
his favorable and highly complimentary report, 
the charter was issued under date of November 28th, 
190.5, to Wm. A. McTighe, Wm. P. Jones, A. J. Selt- 
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and James A. Taggart. On the night of December 
2nd these men were initiated, and the chapter installed 
by W. G. Riddick, in the house which in a few weeks 
was occupied by Alpha Kappa as a chapter house. 
With a large enrollment, Rolla offers unusual induce- 
ments to fraternities, as it draws its matriculates 
from all over the country. There are three other 
chapters in the college^ and Alpha Kappa easily holds 
her own with them all. On her roll ten States are 
represented, and being a radical expansionist, it may 
be confidently expected that through her efforts 
several new colleges may be added to the roll of Pi 
Kappa Alpha. Alpha Kappa takes a prominent 
position in athletics, and several of Rolla' s "stars" 
are numbered among her men. As all of the other 
chapters in the college occupy rented homes. Alpha 
Kappa found it necessary to also pursue this policy 
from the start. It rents a large two-story house in 
the town, with the intention of buying in the near 
future. In December, 1906, Alpha Kappa reported 
having lost her charter, upon which a duplicate was 
issued her. 

ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER.— For the last 
five or six years, ever since the college has been open 
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anxious ta enter Georgetown College, and Kappa and 
Omega have been urged to undertake the work. It was 
not, however, until the Spring of 1906 that these two 
chapters succeeded in doing anything in this institu- 
tion. However, at this time a delegation was sent 
over to Georgetown and the field was thoroughly inves- 
tigated. The result of these efforts was that in a short 
while a charter was applied for by ten of the best men 
in Georgetown. This was granted upon recommenda- 
tion of Kappa and Omega, to W. H. Argebrit, W. W. 
Allen, A. L. Crawley, Hubert Bunyea, M. W. Crawley 
R. L. Creal, John F. Johnston, N. 'C. Waller, C. L. 
Williams and A. G. Wood, and bore the date of April 
19th, 1906. Under the auspice of Kappa and Omega 
the chapter was installed on the night of April 24th. 
The prospects for this chapter are particularly bright, 
as it is located in an old and strong institution with 
only two competitors, one of which is a local organi- 
zation. Already she has laid hold on some of the 
finest men in the South, and has entered territory 
heretofore unknown to Pi Kappa Alpha, which prom- 
ises great things for the future. Alpha Lambda oc- 
cupies a suite of four rooms in one of the business 
blocks of the town. Originally the College furnished 
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became needed for recitation rooms, so all were forced 
to seek new quarters in the city. 

ALPHA MU. When the College year of 1907-08 
opened, the members of Alpha Delta chapter at 
Georgia School of Technology began to interest them- 
selves in the formation of a chapter at the University 
of Georgia. Owing to the large number of local chap- 
ters already represented in the institution, the estab- 
lishment of a new chapter was a gigantic undertak- 
ing, and the necessary steps had to be taken with 
great care. Through Harold N. Cooledge, a student 
at the University, from Atlanta, a small crowd of 
men banded themselves together to petition Pi Kappa 
Alpha for a charter. After a thorough inspection 
this application was favorably received, and the 
charter granted to Herman P. DeLaperreere, Harold 
N. Cooledge, George H. Hulim, Jr., Lauton P. Newman, 
and Gordon W. Glausier. Steps were taken for 
the immediate installation of the chapter, which took 
place on the night of January 25th, 1908. The men 
came over from Athens to Atlanta, and the initiation 
took place in the General Office of the Fraternity at 
Room No. 517 Austell Building, under the auspices 
of Alpha Delta chapter, and several visiting alumni, 
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wood, Grand Secretary, and Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, Ex- 
Councilor Princeps. As yet this chapter has made no 
additions, and though small in numbers, it promises fair 
to assume quite a prominent place among the Greeks 
of Georgia in the near future. All of the members are 
in good|standing in the University, one of them being 
Captain of the '08 Foot Ball Team. For the present 
the chapter occupies a club room on the Campus, but 
hopes are entertained that in a short while it will be 
installed in a rented chapter house, to be superseded 
in a few years by a home of their own. 

Plans are now on foot looking to the establishment 
of several new chapters in the very near future in in- 
stitutions of higher education of the South and West. 



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III--The Conventions 

CONVENTION ROLL.— The original Constitution 
of Pi Kappa Alpha provided for an annual Convention, 
which was to be the governing body of the fraternity ; 
in the recess of which, the parent or senior chapter 
was to hold the reins of government. The first of 
these Conventions was held in Richmond, Va., in the, 
winter of 187L For various reasons, no other meetings 
were held until the Summer of 1876, when a 
second Convention met at Yellow Sulphur Springs, 
Va. Then, after a lapse of ten years, a third was 
called^at Louisville, Ky., in the Summer of 1886. 
These Conventions were more in the nature of social 
gatherings, than business meetings, and but little 
business was transacted. The fourth Convention met 
in Hampden Sydney, Va., in the Winter of 1889, and 
was the first at which business was given the prece- 
dence. No meeting was held in 1890, but one was 
projected at Clarksville, Tenn., during the commence- 
ment week of 1891. Owing, however, to the failure 
of the Councillor Princeps to call the Convention, and 
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among the chapters, it was called off at the last mo- 
ment, and no Convention was held at that time, 
though later in the same year one was convened at 
Danville, Va. Another intended convention in July, 
1895, at Atlanta, Ga., was also called off on account 
of the low ebb of the Fraternity's treasury, which 
would not bear the expense attendant thereon. With 
the exception of these two years, 1890 and 1895, an- 
nual Conventions were held regularly from the Hamp- 
den Sydney convention of 1889 till the Chattanooga 
Convention of 1905. At the latter meeting, the Con- 
ventions were changed from annual to biennial, the 
first under the new regime being the Richmond Con- 
vention of 1907. 

^In the following roll, first is given the number of 
the Convention, then the place of meeting, and lastly, 
the year. Conventions are designated by the place of 
meeting and date, as the Nashville Convention of 
1897, etc. 

First Convention, Richmond, Va. 1871 

Second " Yellow Sulphur Springs, Va 1876 

Third " Louisville, Ky. 1886 

Fourth " Hampden Sydney, Va. 1889 

Fifth " Danville, Va. 1891 

Sixth " Knoxville, Tenn. 1892 

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Seventh Convention Richmond, Va. ~ 1893 

Eighth " Nashville, Tenn. 1894 

Ninth " Richmond, Va. 1896 

Tenth " Nashville, Tenn. 1897 

Eleventh " Atlanta, Ga. 1898 

Twelfth " Knoxville, Tenn. 1899 

Thirteenth " Spartanburg, S. C. 1900 

Fourteenth " Charlotte, N. C. 1901 

Fifteenth; " Norfolk, Va. 1902 

Sixteenth " Nashville, Tenn. 1903 

Seventeenth " Atlanta, Ga. 1904 

Eighteenth " Chattanooga, Tenn. 1905 

Nineteenth " Richmond, Va. 1907 

Of these, by cities, Richmond has had four, Nash- 
ville thre'e, Atlanta and Knoxville two each, and 
Louisville, Yellow Springs Sulphur, Hampden Syd- 
ney, Danville, Spartanburg, Charlotte, Norfolk, and 
Chattanooga, have entertained the Convention but 
once. By States, Virginia has entertained Pi Kappa 
Alpha eight times, Tennessee six, Georgia [twice* 
while Kentucky, North and South Carolina have 
had the honor once each. 



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FIRST CONVENTION. This meeting was held 
at Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Va., during Christmas 
week of 1871. At that time the fraternity had estab- 
lished four chapters, but Beta at Davidson College 
had been forced to surrender its charter on account 
of antifraternity regulations at the college. Delta 
at Southern University was too far off to have a 
delegate present. Alpha, however, was represented 
by James Alston Cabell and George J. Lyell, and 
Gamma by Robert M. Hughes and R. Strachan 
Jones. Other members of these two chapters were 
also present. This was nearly entirely a social gath- 
ring and no official business was trans- 
acted. Alpha Chapter held the reins of govern- 
ment, and at this time all of the business of the 
fraternity was transacted through her, and Conven- 
tions were held merely as reunions. 

SECOND CONVENTION. The second meeting 
of the fraternity was held early in August, 1876, at 
Yellow Sulphur Springs, Va., the meetings being 
held in one of the cottages near the main hotel. 
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from Gamma. The latter chapter sent Floyd Hughes 
as her delegate, and Epsilon had her entire chapter 
of twenty men present, of whom William Nelson 
was the official delegate. Blacksburg, the home of 
Epsilon, was only a few miles off, so the chapter at- 
tended in a body. This meeting, like the first, was 
of a social nature, and but little business was trans- 
acted, save the adoption of a fraternity song com- 
posed by R. M. Hughes, as follows: 

Let us raise, brothers, our strains sweetly flowing, 

Let the sweet incense of love and of zeal 
Rise at the shrine of our Brotherhood, showing 
Deeper than words the devotion we feel, 

Meet the hearty grasp of hands, 

Token of holiest bands. 
Ever round hearts twined with brotherly love. 

Then for what we most prize, 

Let the glad notes arise. 
Pi Cappa Alpha her flag flaunt above. 

Whilst our hearts swell with youth's buoyant fancies 
Whilst the world cools down our mind with its strife, 

Till the last sunbeam of old age scarce dances 
Over the waves of the ocean of life, 

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Let us in our zeal ne'er flag, 

Ne'er in the devotion lag, 
Which to our fraternity ever is due ; 
^ Heart unto heart responds, 

Long last our sacred bonds, 
Phi Kappa Alpha, united and true. 

This was to be sung to the air of ''Hail to the 
Chief." For some reason this song was lost sight 
of for quite a number of years, but at the Danville 
Convention of 1891 Dr. William Nelson, Epsilon, 
a delegate to the Second Convention, rewrote it 
from^memory, fifteen years after its original com- 
position. Every active chapterj^was represented 
at this meeting, as Beta was dead through antifra- 
ternity legislation, and Delta and Zeta through 
failure of their men to return, but Alpha still held 
the preponderance of power, and as a meeting for 
business purposes, the second Convention was a 
failure. 

THIRD CONVENTION. Between 1880 and 1885 
Pi Kappa Alpha was very anxious to merge with 
some of the older fraternities, and several were con- 
sidered, and propositions received from them. Alpha 
was anxious to merge, but after a long struggle, 
Theta decided to remain true to Pi Kappa Alpha. 

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Having established Iota in 1885, this chapter real- 
ized the necessity of a change in the fraternity's 
system of government, if permanence was to be as- 
sured, and for this purpose a call for a convention 
to meet at the Gait House, Louisville, Ky., during 
the summer of 1886, was issued. On the day named 
Theta had six delegates present, but as no others 
arrived, these returned home. Owing to a misun- 
derstanding as to the time of meeting, lota's two 
delegates arrived after Theta' s delegation had de- 
parted, so that this convention accomplished noth- 
ing, but as the constitution at that time did not 
define a Constitutional quorum, this meeting must 
be designated a Convention of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

FOURTH CONVENTION. This meeting was 
called by Theron H. Rice, Theta, who had trans- 
ferred to Alpha, and was taking a course in Greek 
at the University of Virginia. Having failed to se- 
cure a meeting of the fraternity at Charlottesville, 
and realizing the necessity of a Convention to save 
the life of the Order, he decided to call one to meet 
at Hampden Sydney. The parent chapter system 
was then in vogue, and, through Alpha only could 
the call for a Convention come. The call for a Con- 

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vention at Hampden Sydney, Va., to meet in Christ 
mas week, 1889, was published in the 'Ti Kappa 
Alpha Bulletin," which Rice had persuaded J. T. 
McAllister, Iota, also a transfer to Alpha, to issue. 
This was the only number that ever appeared, but 
it served its purpose well. At that time Alpha, 
Theta, Iota and Lambda, composed the active 
chapter roll of the fraternity. Of these Alpha was 
almost dormant, and Lambda had just received 
word that antifraternity laws would in a few months 
compel a surrender of her charter. The idea of a 
Convention was gladly received, and all made pre- 
parations to be represented. This meeting was 
called to order in lota's chapter hall, on December 
20th, 1889, for a two-days' session, by Theron H. 
Rice, who represented Alpha. J. S. Foster repre- 
sented Theta and lota's whole chapter was present, 
numbering fourteen men, three of whom, H. B. 
Arbuckle, R. E. Moore, and F. E. Robbins, were 
her elected delegates. Robert A. Smythe was to 
have been Lambda's delegate, but at the last mo- 
ment business prevented, so he wired Rice to act 
for Lambda. Up to this time the government of 
the fraternity had been in the hands of Alpha, and 
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to live, this system would have to be materially 
changed. Rice fhad studied out a plan, and this he 
presented to the Convention. It provided for a re- 
presentative government, each active chapter elect- 
ing an alumnus, and active member, these to form 
a Grand Council in whose hands the government of 
the fraternity was to be placed during the recess 
of the annual Convention. Two officers, a Councilor 
Princeps, and Grand Secretary and Treasurer, were 
provided for to be elected by the Grand Council. 
Upon presentation to the Convention, this plan 
was adopted, and a committee was appointed to 
draw up a Constitution. This committee consisted 
of Theron H. Rice, Theta, J. S. Foster, Theta, R. E. 
Moore, Iota, and H. B. Arbuckle, Iota. For a whole 
day this committee labored, and at last presented 
to the Convention a document, the fundamental 
principles of which were the same as our present 
Constitution. This also was adopted, and the fra- 
ternity was launched under its new governmen- 
tal system. Upon the adjournment of the Conven- 
tion, the following officers were elected by the Grand 
Council. Councilor Princeps, Theron H. Rice, Theta, 
Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Robert A. Smythe, 
Lambda. 

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FIFTH CONVENTION. Though the new Con- 
stitution provided for an annual Convention, no 
meeting was held in 1890, but in 1891, the Fifth 
Convention convened for a three days' session De- 
cember 29th, at Danville, Va. Headquarters were 
establlished at the Hotel Normandie, and the ses- 
sions of the Convention were held in the law offices 
of N. H. Massie, an initiate of Iota. Delegates were 
present as follows: Alpha, J. W. Kelley and J. G. 
Malloy; Iota, R. R. Jones and H. W. McLaughlin; 
Nu, W. M. Alexander; Xi, S. C. Byrd and E. F. 
Strother. Officers present were D. J. Brimm, 
Councilor Princeps,; J. T. McAllister, Grand Sec- 
retary, and Robert A. Smythe, Grand Treasurer. The- 
ta, Mu and Omicron had no delegates present, though 
Theta had empowered J. S. Foster, an alumnus 
present, to act as her representative. During the 
interim since the Hampden Sydney Convention, 
the Grand Council had divided the office of Grand 
Secretary and Treasurer into two offices, viz.: Grand 
Secretary and Grand Treasurer. J. S. Foster, Theta, 
had been elected to the former, but soon resigned, 
and J. T. McAllister, Iota, was elected to the place. 
Smythe was made Grand Treasurer. Theron 
Rice, Theta, having resigned the office of Councilor 

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Princeps at the end of twelve months, D. J. Brimm, 
Theta, was tended the position and accepted it. 
A revision of the Constitution by Brimm, Theta, 
and Byrd, Xi, was presented, but this was post- 
poned a year, because it was thought best that the 
revision should first be presented to the chapters, 
and then they would be able to instruct their dele- 
gates to the next Convention, how to vote on the 
proposed changes. A set of By Laws for the govern- 
ment of the Grand Council, as written by D. 
J. Brimm, Theta, was adopted. The Convention 
then adopted an official fraternity yell, flower and 
flag. Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand 
Treasurer were read and adopted. The Chapter 
books were audited by a committee, and the Grand 
Treasurer's accounts were audited and approved, 
and a great deal of secret work was accomplished. 
The Convention was entertained by addresses on 
various subjects, bearing on the good of Pi Kappa 
Alpha, given by J. M. Wells, an alumnus of Iota, 
E. M. Craig, also an alumnus of Iota, John S. Foster, 
an alumnus of Theta, R. R. Jones, H. W. McLaugh- 
lin, and E. F. Strother. The Convention was brought 
to a close with a banquet at the Hotel Normandie 
on the evening of December 31st. Upon adjourn- 

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ment of the convention the same officers were re- 
elected by the Grand Council. 

SIXTH CONVENTION. This meeting was con- 
vened in the Harris Building, Knoxville, Tenn., on 
the evening of December 21st, 1892, for a three-days 
session. Headquarters were established at the 
Palace Hotel. The house was called to order by the 
Grand Secretary, J. T. McAllister, the following 
delegates being present: Alpha, J. T. McAllister, 
the Grand Secretary, who had been instructed to 
act for the chapter; Zeta, J. R. Campbell; Theta, 
Robert Hill and F. D. Smythe; Iota, J. G. McAlHs- 
ter and R. R. Jones; Nu, P. H. Edwards; Pi, W. D. 
Adams, C, C. Price and W. N. Brisco; Rho, C. L. 
Henry. J. T. McAllister, the Grand Secretary, being 
the only officers present, the Convention proceeded 
to elect the following officers: J. T. McAllister, 
S. M. C; Robert Hill, I. M. C; R. R. Jones, Th.C; 
F. D. Smythe, M. C, and C. C. Price, S. C. Mu, 
Xi and Omicron were not represented. The installa- 
tion of Zeta chapter was the first work that occu- 
pied the attention of this meeting. This chapter 
had been worked up by W. N. Brisco, Pi, and was 
started with three good men. W. D Adams, Pi, 
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initiation of V. M. I. men by Pi chapter. The other 
chapters at Washington and Lee initiated men, 
who were students of the V. M. I., and Pi in order 
to keep up with them, and had also initiated one 
man from that institution. Much adverse criti- 
cism had attached to her from the General Fra- 
ternity for this act, and she now desired to obtain 
the permission of the Convention to this procedure, 
and thus legalize her acts in this regard. Owing 
to the fact that fraternities were prohibited at the 
V. M. I., many of the delegates thought that to 
permit this would to a certain degree violate the 
anti-subrosa policy of Pi Kappa Alpha. In view 
of this, without declaring positively what her ac- 
tions should be in this matter, the Convention ad- 
vised Pi not to initiate students from this insti- 
tution as long as its faculty prohibited fraternities. 
The meeting adopted a new coat of arms, banner 
and yell, the latter of which is the present official 
yell of the Pi Kappa Alpha. The subject of alum- 
nus chapters brought forward much discussion, and 
districts for the organization of these were laid out. 
Up to this time the Constitution had provided that 
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each State, but at this meeting, this provision was 
broadened, so as to allow the establishment of **one 
or more" in each State. Next was brought up the 
subject of Northern Extension. After a prolonged 
discussion, a motion prevailed to table the matter 
until the next Convention. The Girls Annex was 
next discussed. By this it was intended to admit 
the young ladies into partial membership of. the 
fraternity. Upon motion, this also was tabled till 
the next Convention. A law compelling the pres- 
ence of the Grand Officers at the Conventions, 
their expenses to be paid by the Fraternity, was 
passed. As Th. C, R. R. Jones was instructed to 
notify C. A. Boyce, Omicron, that unless he made 
an effort to improve his chapter within the next 
two months, the charter would be recalled. The 
matter of a set of ritualistic degrees was now pre- 
sented the Convention, but on account of the ab- 
sence of D. J. Brimm and Robert A. Smythe, who 
had the formation of such a set in hand, this was 
postponed till the next Convention. A motion also 
prevailed that the Convention each year elect a 
Councilman from each inactive chapter to serve on 
the Grand Council. The following committee was 
appointed to write a number of Fraternity songs: 

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C. W. Coleman, Alpha; F. E. Robbins, Iota, and 
Theron H. Rice, Theta. E. F. Koeele, Theta, was 
appointed to arrange the music. The^Convention 
endorsed the present form of government by the 
Grand Council. Reports of officers and chapters 
were read, the Grand Treasurer's books audited 
and approved, and the Convention adjourned. The 
Grand Council re-elected its old officers. 

SEVENTH CONVENTION. This meeting was 
called to order by the Councilor Princeps, H. B. 
Arbuckle, Iota, on the morning of December 27th, 
1893, at Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Va., for a three- 
days ' session. The Convention was opened by an 
address by Arbuckle, in which the year's work 
of the Fraternity was reviewed. He was followed 
by C. A. Boyce, Omicron, who, on behalf of Alumnus 
Alpha, delivered the address of welcome to the 
city. The roll of delegates and alumni showed the 
following present- Gamma, Floyd Hughes; Iota, 
R. C. Gilmore, C. C. Owens, J. Gray McAllister, 
Howard Swineford, Jr.,. Asa D. Watkins and E. M. 
Craig; Xi, T. Z. Tyler and E. F. Strother; Omi- 
cron, C. A. Boyce; Pi, A. B. LaFar;Alumnus Alpha, 
Robert Whittet, Jr., Oscar Swineford, and E. P. 
Cox. Officers present. Councilor Princeps, H. B. 

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Arbuckle; Grand Secretary, J. T. McAllister, and 
Grand Treasurer, Robert A. Smythe. Alpha, Zeta, 
Theta, Mu, Nu, Rho and Sigma, and Alumnus Beta, 
Gamma and Delta were not represented. Owing 
to the small attendance, all members present whether 
delegates or not were extended the full privilege 
of floor and ballot. A committee composed of E. P. 
Cox, Chairman, Robert Whittet, Jr., and T. Z. 
Tyler, was appointed to investigate the cause of 
the trouble between Iota chapter and D. J. Brimm, 
which had caused his resignation as Councilor Prin- 
ceps in the May previous. This committee reported 
that they found this trouble had been brought 
about by a mutual misunderstanding, and advised 
retractions from both parties. Later this was done 
and the matter amicably disposed of. It might be 
well to add that this trouble arose over what Brimm 
believed to be an adverse criticism of his official 
actions, and a lack of the proper appreciation of 
his effort. A revised edition of the PrintedJ^and 
Secret Constitution, as compiled by Robert A 
Smythe, under orders from the Councilor Princeps, 
was then read, and with a few minor changes, was 
adopted. The revised Constitution provided for 
two new officers, a Grand High Councilor and a 

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Grand Chaplain, to be elected by the Convention. 
E. P. Cox was appointed a committee to look to the 
reviving of Omicron chapter at Richmond, and 
Floyd Hughes, Gamma, at Williamsburg. The mat- 
ter of Pi Chapter initiating V. M. I. men was again 
brought up for definite action, and it was finally 
decided to allow this chapter the privilege of pledg- 
ing V. M. I. students, to be initiated after the V. 
M. I. session was closed. Motion was made and 
passed to drop the question of the Girls' Annex 
without further discussion. The Convention not 
being pleased with the coat of arms adopted at the 
last Convention, abolished it, and adopted as the 
oflRcial coat of arms that adopted by Alpha during 
the days of the parent chapter system. Robert A. 
Smythe and D .J. Brimm were appointed as a com- 
mittee to work up a set of ritualistic degrees. Upon 
being brought up, Northern Extension was killed, 
only two votes being cast in its favor. A cheap 
Alumni or pledge button was adopted. Upon mo- 
tion $200.00 was allowed Robert A. Smythe, Grand 
Treasurer, as a partial compensation for his past 
year's invaluable work for the Fraternity. The 
Grand Officers' reports were read and adopted, 
the Grand Treasurer's accounts audited and ap- 

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proved, resolutions of respect for deceased brother 
adopted, and the records of the chapters inspected 
and passed upon. A resolution of thanks to Alumnus 
Alpha was adopted and read at the banquet. Many 
interesting addresses were made by J. Gray McAllister, 
E. M. Craig, Robt. A. Smythe, E. F. Strother, J. T. 
McAllister and H. B. Arbuckle. The Convention then 
proceeded to the election of the two new officers crea- 
ted and the following were unanimously elected: 
Grand High Councillor, D. J. Brimm, Theta; Grand 
Chaplain, Theron H. Rice, Theta. The Convention was 
closed on the night of Dec. 29th, by a banquet tendered 
by Alumnus Alpha, at w^hich toasts and songs whiled 
away the time till the wee sma' hours. The Grand 
Council, having accepted the resignation df D. J. 
Brimm as Councilor Princeps in May, elected' H. B. 
Arbuckle to fill the unexpired term. At the next 
election, H. B. Arbuckle was re-elected Councilor 
Princeps, Robert A. Smythe, Grand Treasurer, "and 
J. T. McAllister, Grand Secretary. 

EIGHTH CONVENTION. The Eighth Annual 
Convention of the Fraternity was called to order by 
the Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, on the 
morning of December 27, 1894, at the Tulane Hotel, 
Nashville, Tenn., for a three day's session. The ad- 

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dress of welcome was delivered by Geo. W.^William- 
son, Sigma. Upon roll call, the following delegates 
responded: Beta, Jas. C. Storey; Zeta, H. E. Wood- 
side and W. A. Long; Theta, Robt. Hill, J. D. Mc- 
Phail and D. W. HoUingsworth ; Rho, R. E. Chandler 
and G. H. Hogan; Sigma, Geo. W. Williamson, Geo. 
S. Murray, E. J. Etheredge, A. L. Jarratt, H. J. Murff, 
Geo. M. McLaurine and M. M. Jones; Alumnus Alpha, 
J. M. Taylor. Alpha, Iota, Mu, Nu, Xi, Pi, Alumnus 
Beta, Alumnus Gamma and Alumnus Delta had no 
delegates present. Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, Councilor 
Princeps, and Robt. A. Smythe, Grand Treasurer, were 
the only Grand Oflfieers present. Grand Secretary, 
J. T. McAllister, Grand Chaplain, Dr. T. H. Rice and 
Grand High Councilor D. J. Brimm were unavoida- 
bly detained. D. W. HoUingsworth, Theta, was ap- 
pointed M. C. of the Convention, and the session was 
opened for business. All members of the fraternity 
present were allowed the privilege of the floor and 
ballot. At this meeting, the question of initiating 
men not college students, was first brought up for dis- 
cussion, but the matter was tabled, without definite 
action being taken thereon. The committee ap- 
pointed at the last convention to draft a set of ritual- 
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a five degree ritual, as written by D. J. Brimm. An- 
other committee, consisting of D. J. Brimm, Theta, 
Robt. Hill, Theta, and Robt. A. Smythe, Lambda, 
was appointed to look further into the matter of 
adopting such a ritual, and instructed to report at next 
convention. The convention suggested to this com- 
mittee that two additional degrees be incorpora- 
ted in the ritual, making a total of seven. Smythe 
presented a temporary ritual for use, pending report 
of committee on ritual, and same was adopted. A 
motion to incorporate the Fraternity was tabled. A 
motion prevailed to issue the Shield and Diamond as 
a quarterly hereafter instead of a bi-monthly, and the 
Grand Treasurer was empowered to issue a number 
of the ''Dagger and Key," if the treasury permitted. 
Members were ordered to obtain badges, stationery, 
cuts, regalia, etc., through the Grand Treasurer. The 
convention voted Robt. A. Smythe a salary of $200 
for his services. Thanks were tendered the Coun- 
cilor Princeps, the Grand Secretary, and Bros. D. J. 
Brimm and Theron H. Rice, for their good service and 
helpful advice during the past year. Grand Officers' re- 
ports were read and adopted. The Grand Treasurer's 
accounts were presented, audited andcertified. Chapter 
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Memorials to deceased brothers were adopted. The 
Grand Treasurer read a report on ''Our Past, Its Fail- 
ures; Our Future, What is Essential to Success." 
Many discussions were brought forth, and helpful 
suggestions were made as to the future course of the 
Fraternity. Minutes of previous Convention were 
read and approved. Chapter reports from all chapters 
represented were received and read. Questions were 
asked and many hints as to the proper management 
of the individual chapter were dropped. Upon vote of 
of the convention, the following officers were elected: 
Grand High Councilor, Daniel J. Brimm, and 
Grand Chaplain, Dr. Theron H. Rice, both unanimous- 
ly. Upon a meeting of the Grand Council, the follow- 
ing officers were elected for the year: Councilor 
Princeps, R. R. Jones, Iota; Grand Treasurer, Robt. 
A. Smythe, Lambda, and Grand Secretary, J. Gray 
McAllister, Iota. Upon the close of the Convention 
Robt. Hill, Theta, delivered the farewell address. On 
the evening of Friday, December 28th, at 10:30 P. M., 
a banquet was tendered the convention^by Sigma 
chapter and the Alumni of Nashville. One of the 
characteristics of this convention was the large amount 
of work planned, which, owing to the financial de- 
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execution until several years later. The convention 
abjourned to meet during the following Summer. 
I NINTH CONVENTION.— Pursuant to call, the 
convention was convened in the Hall of the Woman's 
College, Richmond, Va., on the evening of July 1st, 
1896, no meeting being held during the year 1895. 
The Grand High Councilor, D. J. Brimm, called the 
meeting to order, and in the absence of the Grand 
Chaplain, J. R. Howerton, Theta, lead in prayer. The 
following active delegation were present: Alpha, W. 
H. L. White and W. L. Smith; Zeta, J. W. Hudson 
and W. K. Hunter; Iota, R. M. Bird and D. G. 
Wilson; Pi, A. B. LaFar; Nu, J. C. Shannon; Xi, Geo. 
McKutcheon and J. P. Leary; Alumnus Alpha, E. P. 
Cox; Alumnus Epsilon, Floyd Hughes. Correspond- 
ing members were admitted as follows: Iota, F. F. 
Jones, J. E. Ballou and Asa D. Watkins; Xi, T. F. 
Brantley; Sigma, G. W. Williamson and G. E. Mc- 
Laurine; Alumnus Alpha, E. D. Moore, Robt. Whittet, 
Jr., and H. L. Swineford; Alumnus Epsilon, Rev. J. R. 
Howerton, Beta, Theta, Mu, Rho, Tau, and Upsi- 
lon, and Alumnus Beta, Gamma, and Delta, had no 
delegates present. Grand Officers on hand were, 
Grand High Councilor, D. J. Brimm; Councilor Prin- 
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Grand Secretary, J. Gray McAllister. The Grand 
Chaplain, Theron H. Rice, alone was absent. Upon 
motion a quorum was declared present and work was 
begun. The opening feature was an address by Rev. 
J, R. Howerton, who spoke in opposition to Northern 
Extension, added a most beautiful exposition of the 
merits and benefits of fraternity membership. The 
committee appointed at the Nashville Convention of 
1894 to prepare a set of ritualistic degrees and to fur- 
ther revise the ritual, reported that owing to the fact 
that a large element of the fraternity were evidently 
unable to undergo the expense of providing the neces- 
sary regalia, that another element seemed incompe- 
tent to take the degrees on moral grounds, and that a 
large number did not appreciate the value of the de- 
gree system, they deemed it not expedient to adopt 
the system, and recommend the abandonment of the 
scheme. Upon motion the report was adopted. A 
committee composed of Floyd Hughes and Robt. A. 
Smythe was appointed to look into the advisability of 
incorporating the fraternity, and to report its decision, 
at the next Convention. A committee was appointed 
to look into the present mode of the fraternity's gov- 
ernment, and to advise changes therein as well as in 
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R. R. Jones, Robt. A. Smythe and R. M. Bird. North- 
ern Extension was then introduced, and promptly 
killed. The committee on Constitution above named, 
reported and was continued until the next Convention , 
with instructions to thoroughly revise the Constitu- 
tion. A resolution was passed that a legal quorum of 
the Convention should be duly constituted, when dele- 
gates from such a number of the chapters, as shall 
equal half the number of active chapters then in exis- 
tence, be present, whether these delegates are from 
active or alumnus chapters. The Committee on Con- 
stitution was instructed to incorporate this resolution 
in the revised Constitution. The reports of the Grand 
Officers and chapters were read and discussed. The 
committee in charge, reported the auditing of the 
Grand Treasurer's accounts, and recommended that 
they be accepted, which report was adopted. The 
Committee to investigate the chapter books, reported 
only two books in hand, and urged legislation to com- 
pel the chapters to action in this matter. Votes of 
thanks were tendered the Grand Officers, as well as 
E. P. Cox and J. Gray McAllister, for efficient services 
rendered and loyal support 'given the Fraternity. 
Upon vote the Convention elected Floyd Hughes, 
Gamma, Grand High Councilor, and James R. How- 

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erton, Theta, Grand 'Xhaplain. The vote of the 
Grand Council resulted in the election of R. R. Jones, 
Councilor Princeps, and Robt. A. Smythe, Grand 
Treasurer. The Constitution was temporarily set 
aside so as to allow the Convention to elect a successor 
to J. Gray McAllister, who resigned the position of 
Grand Secretary. Upon vote of the Convention, 
Robert Hill, Theta,was elected in this place. The 
Convention adjourned with prayer by Rev. D. J. 
Brimm, Theta. 

TENTH CONVENTION. Pursuant to call, the 
Convention met in the Tulane Hotel, Nashville, Tenn., 
on Thursday, June 17th, 1897. The meeting was 
opened with prayer by Rev. J. S. Foster, Theta, who 
also gave the address of welcome. Upon roll call, the 
following delegates were found present: Beta, C. C. 
Orr; Zeta, C. B. Rogan and W. K. Hunter; Theta, V. 
Moldenhower and R. L. Gladury; Iota, R. R. Jones; 
Mu, H. S. Griffin; Pi, C. C. Price; Rho, Wm. K. Howe, 
A. F. Hudson, A. G. Reichardt, and W. T. Brown; 
Sigma, G. W. Sypert, and Louis Leftwich; Upsilon, 
F. W. Van Ness; Alumnus Alpha, E. P. Cox; Alumnus 
Gamma, J. A. Arbuckle; Alumnus Delta, Robt. A. 
Smythe; Alumnus Epsilon, Floyd Hughes. Alpha, 
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not represented. Alumni were present from Epsiloii, 
Zeta, Theta, and Sigma. These were accorded the 
privilege of the floor, but not of the ballot. Officers 
present, Grand High Councilor, Floyd Hughes; Coun- 
cilor Princeps, R, R. Jones; Grand Treasurer, Robt. A. 
Smythe. The Grand Secretary, Robt. Hill, and 
Grand Chaplain, Jas. R. Howerton, were absent. A 
constitutional quorum being announced, the Conven- 
tion took up the revised Constitution as presented by 
the constitutional Committee appointed at the last 
Convention. The revised document was delivered to 
a committee composed of one member from each ac- 
tive chapter, which was to report to the Convention 
later during the present session. After a thorough 
consideration, this committee reported, recommend- 
ing the adoption of both the Printed and Secret Con- 
stitution as presented, with a few minor changes, 
which were suggested . The report of this committee 
was adopted in full, and the fraternity began its life 
under its present governmental system. The Grand 
Council of delegates was abolished, and its powders 
transferred to the Grand Officers, to be elected by the 
Convention. The name of the Grand High Councilor 
was changed to Supreme Councilor, and an executive 
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formed, consisting of the Councilor Princeps as chair- 
man and the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. 
This was the executive head of the fraternity, and 
held full powers during the recess of the Convention. 
A system of fines was also set forth in the new instru- 
ment, and compulsory subscription to the ''Shield 
and Diamond" was incorporated therein. The com- 
mittee on incorporating the fraternity, appointed at 
the last Convention, reported that they found it im- 
practicable to take this step at present time. Com- 
mittee was continued until next Convention. Floyd 
Hughes announced that his brother, R. M. Hughes, 
Gamma, had established a scholarship at William and 
Mary College to be known as the Pi Kappa Alpha 
Scholarship. The Convention was apprised of the birth 
of Alumnus Eta at New Orleans. Heretofore the man- 
ufacture of the Fraternity jewelry had been in the 
hands of J. F. Newman, of New York City. This 
Convention advised the Supreme Council to secure 
estimates from other jewelers on this work and in this 
way, reduce the exorbitant prices on badges, etc. 
Grand Officers' reports were read and discussed. No 
written reports were had from the chapters, but these 
were given orally and showed them to be in good con- 
dition. The Grand Treasurer's accounts were aud- 

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ited and accepted. The Supreme Council was recom- 
mended to undertake the pubUcation of a secret jonrnal 
termed the "Dagger and Key," which, though pro- 
vided for before, had never been published. The Con- 
vention then proceeded to the election of officers, with 
the following results: Supreme Councilor,. Floyd 
Hughes; Councilor Princeps, R. R. Jones; Grand Treas- 
urer, Robert A. Smythe; Grand Secretary, Robt. 
Hill; Grand Chaplain, Jas. R. Howerton. Rev. John 
S. Foster, Theta, was elected to represent the Frater- 
nity at the Pan Hellenic Congress to be held in Nash- 
ville, during the Summer. A vote of thanks was ten- 
dered the Grand Officers for their efficient services dur- 
ing the past year. The Convention was adjourned on 
the evening of June 18th, R. E. Blackburn, Theta, 
leading in prayer. 

ELEVENTH CONVENTION. The Eleventh 
Convention assembled in the ball room of the Aragon 
Hotel, Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday evening, July 
23rd, 1898. Chapter delegates were present as fol- 
lows: Alpha, N. H. McDonald; Gamma, R. R. Clai- 
borne; Zeta, J. W. Hudson; Theta, U. D. Mooney and 
R. E. Blackburn; Mu, Thornwell Jacobs; Rho, E. B. 
Landis; Upsilon, F, L. Tate, H. S. Houghton, C. L. 
Edwards, J. R. Glenn, and P. M. Mclntyre; Chi, W. 

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S. Claiborne; Alumnus Delta, Robt. A. Smythe; Alum- 
nus Epsilon, Floyd Hughes and R. M. Hughes. The 
following corresponding members were present, and 
extended the privilege of the floor: Alpha, L. D. T. 
Quinby; Zeta, Robt. H. Troy; Theta, Prof. D. J. 
Brimm, D. W. Hollingsworth and Rev. Theron H. 
Rice, Jr.; Iota, Rev. E. M. Craig; Xi, E. F. Strothers, 
Beta, Iota, Nu, Pi, Sigma, and Phi, and Alumnus 
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Zeta, Eta, and Theta, had no del- 
egates present. Sigma was excused, and on account 
of_^the inactivity of the chapter, Alpha's delegate was 
not entitled to vote. Grand Officers present: Su- 
preme Councilor, Floyd Hughes; Grand Treasurer, 
Robt. A. Smythe. Grand Secretary, Robt. Hill, 
Grand Chaplain, Jas. R. Howerton, and Councilor 
Princeps, W. M. Anderson, were not present. The 
Supreme Councilor declared the Convention duly 
formed and it was formally opened with prayer by 
Rev. E. M. Craig, Iota. P. M. Mclntyre was elected 
Conductor and R. R. Claiborne, Secretary pro tem. 
The Grand Officers' reports were first read and re- 
ferred to Committees for comment. The Grand 
Treasurer reported that in January, 1897, Paul B. 
Meyers, an initiate of Zeta, had purchased from J. F. 
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pay for same, after being written to repeatedly about 
the matter. The Supreme Council had decided to re- 
fer the matter to the Convention. A committee wa^ 
appointed to investigate the affair, and this committee 
reported, recommending the acceptance of Meyers' 
note, with the badge in question as security, further 
proceedings to be submitted to the next Convention. 
The following committee was appointed to revise the 
Ritual: Robt. M. Hughes, Chairman, Thornwell 
Jacobs, Robt. A. Smythe, C. L. Edwards and D. J. 
Brimm. The revision was made, and the Ritual as we 
have it today was adopted. This Committee also re- 
commended that no additions be made to or altera- 
tions in the initiatory ceremony, such as is often in- 
dulged in at the expense of the worthy candidate. 
This report was also adopted, and a law prohibiting 
the giving of side degrees in the chapter hall of the 
fraternity was passed. A committee on Extension 
was appointed and reported, recommending the fol- 
lowing institutions as being the ones toward which 
extension should be sought: Richmond College, 
Kentucky State College, Central College of Kentucky, 
Austin College, Texas A. and A. M. College, Uni- 
versity of Arkansas, Georgia Institute of Technol- 
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University of Mississippi, and Arkansas College. 
Verbal reports were given by the chapter delegates 
and the Grand Treasurer's accounts were audited 
and certified as usual. The Convent on was enter- 
tained by Rev. Theron H. Rice, Jr., who spoke of 
the old days of Theta and the Convention of 1889 
at Hampden Sidney, Va. Hon. R. M. Hughes 
gave an account of the early days of the fraternity 
and the Yellow Sulphur Springs Convention of 
1876. On Sunday, the day after the opening of the 
Convention, the delegates in a body attended ser- 
vices at the First Presbyterian Church, which were 
conducted by Rev. Theron H. Rice, Jr. A few 
months after the adjournment of the last Conven- 
tion, the Councilor Princeps., R. R. Jones, resigned, 
and in accordance with the Constitution, the Su- 
preme Council elected Rev. W. M. Anderson to the 
vacancy. Before adjourning, the Convention elected 
the following officers: Supreme Councilor, Floyd 
Hughes; Councilor Princeps, Robt. Hill; Grand 
Treasurer, Robt A. Smythe; Grand Secretary, 
Robt. H. Troy; Grand Chaplain, Rev. E. M. Craig. 
Upon motion the Convention adjourned sine die 
on the evening of Monday, July 25th. 

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pursuant to call, in a private hall of the Hotel Im- 
perial, Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday morning, June 
20th, 1899. The headquarters of the Convention 
was at the Imperial, and the Convention hall had 
been beautifully decorated by the Knoxville mem- 
bers. The Convention was opened with prayer by 
C. W. Boyd, Chi. The address of welcome was de- 
livered by Edwin Wiley, Zeta, of Knoxville, and 
the response made by Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, Iota. 
J. Pike Powers, Jr., was appointed Secretary pro 
tem of the Convention. Delegates were present as 
follows: Beta, Geo. T. Clark; Gamma, Hon. Floyd 
Hughes; Zeta, Frank Jarnigan and W. K. Hunter; 
Theta, U. D. Mooney ; Iota, W. B. Lorraine and T. N. 
Jones; Nu, E. C. Major; Rho, W. C. Miller; Tau, 
F. S. Wray; Phi, L. L. Jennings; Chi, C. W. Boyd; 
Alumnus Gamma, H. .B. Arbuckle; Alumnus Delta, 
Robt A. Smythe; iVlumnus Epsilon, Hon. Floyd 
Hughes; Alumnus Iota, Edwin Wiley and J. Pike 
Powers. Alpha, Mu, Sigma, Upsilon and Alumnus 
Alpha, Beta, Zeta, Eta and Theta had no delegates 
present. Practically the entire membership of Zeta 
and Alumnus Iota were present at all sessions of 
the Convention. The following officers were pres- 
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Treasurer, Robert A. Smythe. The Councilor 
Princeps, Robert Hill, Grand Secretary, Robert H. 
Troy, and Grand Chaplain, E. M. Craig, were una- 
voidably detained. Upon the report of Robert A. 
Smythe that P. B. Meyers had not yet paid for the 
badge purchased in January, 1897, nor returned 
the badge, as a security for payment of same, the 
matter was given to a committee, which re- 
commended that the fraternity pay J. F. Newman 
for the badge, and expel P. B. Meyers from the fra- 
ternity. The first part of the report was adopted, 
but upon the intercession of Zeta chapter, instead 
of expulsion, Meyers was suspended until the pay- 
ment of the debt, provided, that if it still remained 
unpaid at the next Convention, he should be ex- 
pelled. The Committee on Constitution recommended 
certain revisions in regard to expulsion, suspension 
and resignations, and payment of chapter dues. 
Recommendations were adopted. The Grand Offi- 
cers' reports were read and given to a committee 
for inspection. Grand Treasurer's accounts were 
audited and certified. Chapter books from Beta, 
Rho, Nu, Chi, Iota, Tau, Zeta, Theta and Phi were 
presented to the Committee on Chapter Books, 
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ports were had from the chapter delegates, and 
the Grand Treasurer reported for those chapters 
not represented. The Convention recommended 
Spartanburg, S. C, as the place of the next meeting. 
At the election of officers, Robert M. Hughes was 
elected Supreme Councilor; Robert Hill, Councilor 
Princeps; Robt. A. Smythe, Grand Treasurer; J. 
Pike Powers, Jr., Grand Secretary, and Dr. James 
R. Howerton, Grand Chaplain. After adjourn- 
ment, the Convention was the guest at a delight- 
ful banquet of the Knoxville Pi's on the night of 
June^21st, 1899. 

THIRTEENTH CONVENTION. The Thirteenth 
annual meeting of the fraternity was held in the Odd 
Fellows Hall of Spartanburg, S. C, on May 2d and 
3d, 1900. Headquarters were established at the 
Spartan Inn. Upon roll call the following delegates 
responded: Alpha, R. A. Stewart; Beta, Robt. H. 
Lafferty; Gamma, C. N. Williams; Zeta, F. W. 
Jamigan; Iota, Alexander Martin; Mu, J. P. Marion, 
Jr., C. M. Wilcox and C. F. Simmons; Nu, M. Auld 
and H. M. Brown; Sigma, W. L. Clark; Tau, W. F. 
Rucker; Upsilon, W. D. Willis; Phi, W. G. Rhine; 
Chi, C. W. Radford; Psi, R. M. Blount. Ten active 
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alumni of Nu, Xi, and Tau. Theta, Rho, and the 
alumnus chapters were not represented. Visiting 
members were allowed the privileges of the floor. 
Grand Treasurer Robt. A. Smythe and Grand Sec- 
retary^}. Pike Powers were the only Grand Officers 
present, Supreme Councilor R. M. Hughes, Councilor 
Princeps, Robt. Hill, and Grand Chaplain, Dr. Jas. 
R. Howerton, being unavoidably detained. By 
consent, the Grand Treasurer acted as Supreme 
Councilor, a legal quorum was declared present, 
and the standing committees appointed. The Con- 
vention was opened with an address of welcome 
by M. Auld, responded to by C. N. Williams on be- 
half of the fraternity. Reports of Grand Officers 
VNrere""read and given to Committee for inspection 
and comment. Once more the Paul B. Meyer matter 
badge was taken up and turned into the hands of a 
committee. This Committee reported that the jew- 
eler, J. F. Newman, had been paid for the badge by 
the fraternity, as promised at the last Convention, 
and recommended that inasmuch as Meyers had 
made no effort to pay the debt or even replied to 
communications sent him, he be expelled from the 
fraternity. Report was adopted, and thereby Paul 
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of Pi Kappa Alpha. Alexander Martin, Iota, pre- 
sented the following matter for consideration and 
decision of the Convention. The Phi Kappa Psi 
fraternity had withdrawn its charter from the chap- 
ter at Hampden Sydney College, and prohibited its 
men there from longer wearing the badge. This ac- 
tion had greatly embittered the Phi Kappa Psi's 
at Hampden Sydney, and one man, Mr. A. P. John- 
son, a member of this extinct chapter, could be ob- 
tained by Iota chapter if the Consitution could be so 
amended or set aside as to permit the initiation of a 
man belonging to another fraternity. Upon mo- 
tion, it was decided that under the Constitution this 
permission could not be given, and the Convention 
refused to amend the Constitution. Bro. J. G. 
Hughes, Xi, was elected to represent the fraternity 
in any consolidated movement looking to the legit- 
imate repeal of antifraternity laws in South Caro- 
lina. A new Grand Office was created under the title 
of Deputy Grand Treasurer, which was to be filled 
from the active members and was to assist the Grand 
Treasurer in the collection of dues, etc. The Com- 
mittee on Chapter Extension recommended the en- 
tering of the following institutions: Uuiversity of 
Georgia^ Randolph Macon College, and University of 

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Mississippi. A statement was then made the Con- 
vention of the great need of Chi chapter for a chapter 
house, and her inabiHty to raise the necessary amount 
through her efforts alone. Upon motion, the Conven- 
tion recommended that each chapter contribute at 
least five dollars toward the Chi Chapter House fund, 
the same to be held in trust by the Grand Treasurer, 
Robt. A. Smythe. Chapter reports were presented by 
their respective delegates, except Theta, which had 
none, the Grand Secretary giving a verbal report for 
her. Williamsburg, Va., and Charlotte, N, C, were 
recommended to the Supreme Council as the next 
place of meeting. Upon motion it was resolved that 
in future the Supreme Council select as the time of 
meeting of the Convention a date during the College 
year, and not as heretofore during, the Summer vaca- 
tion. The Committee on chapter books reported having 
received and found in good condition, books from the 
following chapters: Beta, Gamma, Zeta, Iota, Mu, 
Nu, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, and Psi. The fol- 
lowing firms were recommended as Official Jewelers: 
Wright, Kay & Co., D. L. Auld, and J. F. Newman, 
the Constitution being so amended as to allow of the 
selection of two or more such jewelers. The Grand 
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a vote of thanks tendered him by the Convention. 
The election of officers resulted as follows: Supreme 
Councilor, Robt. M. Hughes; Councilor Princeps, Dr. 
H. B. Arbuckle; Grand Treasurer, Robt. A. Smythe; 
Deputy Grand Treasurer, W. L. Clark; Grand Secre- 
tary, J. Pike Powers; Grand Chaplain, Rev. C. W, 
Boyd. The Convention was closed on the night of 
May 3rd, by a banquet at the Piedmont Cafe tendered 
the visiting members by the members of Nu chapter. 

FOURTEENTH CONVENTION. The fourteenth 
nieeting of Pi Kappa Alpha assembled in Char- 
lotte, N. C, on April 3rd and 4th, 1901, headquarters 
being established at Central Hotel. The meeting was 
held in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, which 
were adjacent to the hotel. The Convention was 
called to order by the Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. 
Arbuckle, the Supreme Councilor not having arrived 
at that time, and Rev. J. R. Howerton led in prayer. 
Delegates were present as follows: Beta, Thos. P. 
Bagley and J. W. McKay; Gamma, C. Vernon Spratly ; 
Theta, F. L. McFadden; Iota, H. M. McAllister, R. H. 
Webb, and W. R. Martin; Kappa, C. N. Williams; Mu, 
L. G. Stevenson and A. G. Fewell; Nu, B. H. Brown; 
Sigma, C. S. Williamison, Jr.; Tau, C. C. Orr; Upsilon, 
J. E. D. Yonge ; Phi, C. H. Wilson. Alpha, Zeta, Rho, 

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Chi, Psi, and the Alumnus chapters were not repres- 
ented. Visiting members were present from Beta, 
Theta, Tau, and Phi. The Supreme Councilor, R, M. 
Hughes, was unavoidably detained, but sent his 
•brother, Floyd Hughes, to act in his place. The 
Grand Chaplain, C. W. Boyd, and Deputy Grand 
Treasurer, W. L. Clark, were also absent. Grand 
Officers present were Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. 
Arbuckle, Grand Treasurer, Robt. A. Smythe, Grand 
Secretary, J. Pike Powers, Jr., and Acting Supreme 
Councilor, Floyd Hughes. Upon action of the Con- 
vention, Hon. Floyd Hughes was elected Supreme 
Councilor pro tem., and D. Kirby Pope, Beta, ap- 
pointed Conductor. Owing to the chapters in the 
past failing to send contributions to the "Shield and 
Diamond," as they should, a motion was adopted that 
each chapter furnish tv/o articles each year, aside 
from chapter letters, for publication in the m.agazine, 
and a fine was attached for failure to comply there- 
with. Theta chapter during the year, was reported 
as having her treasury box robbed of quite a consid- 
erable sum of money, and in view of the fact that the 
General Fraternity's treasury showed a good amount 
to its credit, it was resolved to remit to this chapter 
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ture dues with this amount. A motion was passed 
requiring each chapter to elect a chapter historian to 
have charge of the collection and writing of data re- 
lative to each member of his chapter, both active and 
alumnus. The Grand Officers' reports were read and 
referred to a committee. Reports of the chapters 
were read by their respective delegates. The Con- 
vention was enteretained by Hon. T. B. Bailey, one of 
the charter members of old Beta. He gave an account 
of the founding and early history of this chapter, and 
its subsequent death. It was urged that in the fu- 
ture public exercises be given in connection with the 
Convention, and a committee was appointed to submit 
such a program to the next Convention. The Com- 
mittee]on Chapter books reported books from the fol- 
lowing chapters, as delivered to them: Zeta, Kappa,, 
Iota, Phi, Mu, Nu, Sigma, Upsilon, Tau, Gamma, 
Theta, Psi, and Beta. These were thoroughly dis- 
cussed and commented on. The Grand Treasurer's 
accounts were audited and certified and thanks of 
the Convention tendered that official for his untiring 
zeal and work for the Fraternity. Under the head of 
Extension, the following institutions were named as 
suitable for the entrance of Pi Kappa iVlpha: Ran- 
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burg College, Georgetown College, Kentucky State 
College, Centre College, Central University, Univer- 
sity of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, 
Emory College, Mercer College, University of Ala- 
bama, University of Arkansas, Trinity College, Uni- 
versity of Mississippi, Millsaps College, and Univer- 
sity of Texas. The following places invited the Con- 
vention to meet with them at its next meeting: 
Lexington, Ky., Richmond, Va., Norfolk, Va., and 
Clarksville, Tennessee. The following men were 
elected to guide the fraternity through the next 
year of its life: Supreme Councilor, Floyd Hughes; 
Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. Arbuckle; Grand 
Treasurer, Robert A. Smythe; Deputy Grand Treas- 
urer, H. M. McAllister; Grand Secretary, J. Pike 
Powers, Jr.; Grand Chaplain, Rev. John S. Foster. 
On the night of the first day of the Convention, 
April 3d, the delegates were guests at a banquet 
in the banquet hall of the Elks' Club, of Beta Chap- 
ter and the Charlotte Alumni. On the following 
evening a reception was tendered them at the home 
of Dr. Jas. R. Howerton, and the Convention festi- 
vities were closed next day by a trip to Davidson, 
twenty-two miles away, where they were shown 
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FIFTEENTH CONVENTION. This Convention 
was convened in the private dining hall of the Monti- 
cello Hotel, Norfolk, Va., on the morning of June 
4th, 1902, and was called to order by the Supreme 
Councilor, Hon. Floyd Hughes. The session was 
opened with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. 
John S. Foster, On behalf of the Norfolk Alumni, 
Hon. R. M. Hughes delivered the address of wel- 
come. The roll of delegates being called, the follow- 
ing responded: Alpha, A. C. Jones; Beta, N. T. Wag- 
ner; Gamma, T. B. Forbes and J. B. Lamb; Zeta, 
H, T. Fite; Theta, W. V. Frierson; Iota, W. E. 
Jones and T. W. Hooper; Nu, E. F. McWhirter; 
Omicron, S. T. Mathews and F. A. Collier; Tau, 
G. S. Reynolds; Upsilon, A. M. Avery; Phi, J. L. 
Kirby; Psi, J. H. Scales; Alpha-Alpha, C. E. D. 
Egerton; Alpha Beta, L. B. x\ustin. Kappa, Mu, 
Pi, Rho, Sigma, Chi, and Omega, together with 
the alumnus chapters, had no delegates present. 
Visitors present were Hon. L. W. Tazewell, Alpha, 
one of the founders, Wm. C. Dickson, Alpha, initiate 
of 1869, and Hon. R. M. Hughes, charter member of 
Gamma, togther with alumni of Gamma, Epsilon, 
Iota, and Chi. Grand Officers present. Supreme Coun- 
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Arbuckle; Grand Treasurer, Robt. A. Smythe; Deputy 
Grand Treasurer, H. M. McAllister; Grand Secretary, 
J. Pike Powers, Jr.; Grand Chaplain, Rev. John S. 
Foster, this being a full roster of the Grand Officers. 
The office of Grand Historigrapher was created 
and his duties defined as the collection and preserva- 
tion in durable form of all information of interest con- 
cerning the chapters and their alumni, the same to be 
published upon the discretion of the Supreme Coun- 
cil. A Pi Kappa Alpha pin was reported as being 
found in a pawn shop in Atlanta, and in order to pro- 
tect the badge, the Supreme Council was instructed 
to purchase it and sell it to some brother. Addresses 
were made by Hon. L. W. Tazewell, who spoke of the 
founding of the fraternity, Hon. R. M. Hughes, Judge 
Thos. N. Wilcox, and Wm. C. Dickson, who spoke re- 
spectively of old Gamma, Epsilon and Alpha, as they 
were during their college days. The Grand Officers' 
reports as usual were read and referred to a committee 
for comment. Chapter reports were read by dele- 
gates, the Councilor Princeps reporting for those not 
represented. It was recommended that a committee 
be appointed to combine the Printed and Secret Con- 
stitution but this was not acted upon. A per- 
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every delegate in attendance at this and future Con- 
ventions, should sign his name, the chapter he repres- 
ents, if any, and his address. Committee on Chapter 
Books recommended having examined records 
from the following chapters: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, 
Zeta, Theta, Iota, Nu, Omicron, Pi, Tau, Upsilon, 
Phi, Psi, Alpha- Alpha, and Alpha Beta. The Coun- 
cilor Princeps recommended the following as accred- 
ited Schools to Pi Kappa Alpha: Millsaps College, 
Tulane University, University of Louisiana, Univer- 
sity of Texas, Central University, and Emory Col- 
lege. Other schools, too, were mentioned as desirable, 
but especial attention was given to the above. As 
usual, the Grand Treasurer's accounts were audited, 
accepted and certified. Upon motion of Bro. N. T. 
Wagner, Beta, the Supreme Council was instructed 
hereafter, to arrange for the Convention to be held 
each year about the Easter holidays. Memphis and 
Chattanooga were recommended as places for the 
next meetings. Resolutions of thanks were tendered 
Norfolk alumni, and the various social organizations 
of Norfolk for courtesies extended. Upon motion, 
the Grand Officers, as a body, were re-elected by accla- 
mation. Arthur C. Jones, Alpha, was elected to the 
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of the first day of the Convention, the delegates were 
guests of the Norfolk Alumni on a boat ride to the 
government navy yards and out on Hampton Roads. 
On the following night they were the guests of the 
same hosts at a banquet given at the Country Club. 
And so ended the Fifteenth Convention. 

SIXTEENTH CONVENTION. This Convention 
convened in the Odd Fellows Hall, Nashville, Tenn., 
at 11:30 A. M., April 7th, .1903. Convention head- 
quarters were established in the Maxwell House, and 
a two day session was begun. The meeting was called 
to order by the Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. Ar- 
buckle, the Supreme Councilor, Floyd Hughes, not 
being present. Delegates were present as foUov/s: 
Alpha, J. L. Newcomb; Beta, R. T. Gillispi; Gamma, 
J. B. Lamb; Zeta, O. P. Parker; Theta, A. O. Price and 
E. B. Stephenson; Iota, John Martin; Kappa, Wm. 
Clark; xMu, J. H. Smith; Nu, E. F. McWhirter and 
quarters were established in the Maxwell House, and 
a two-day session was begun. The meeting was called 
to-order by the Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. Ar- 
buckle, the Supreme Councilor, Floyd Hughes,* not 
being present. Delegates were present as follows: 
Alpha, J. L. Newcomb; Beta, R. T. Gillispi; Gamma, 
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and E. B. Stephenson; Iota, John Martin; Kappa, 
WilHam Clark; Mu, J. H. Smith; Nu, E. F. MeWhir- 
ter and J. O. Skinner; Rho, Floyd Poe and A. M. 
WiUiams; Sigma, I. L. Chadwell and J. R. Wil- 
liamson; Upsilon, T. H. Matson and H. M. Yonge; 
Chi, P. A. Pugh and E. C. Seamans; Psi, J. D. Gorta- 
towski; Omega, L. E. Andrews, F. B. McAllister 
and J. B. GatlifE; Alpha-Alpha, C. W. Rowe. Om- 
icron, Pi, Tau, Phi and Alpha Beta and the alum_ni 
chapters had no delegates present. Visiting alumni 
were registered from Zeta, Theta, Iota, Mu, Rho, 
Sigma, and Chi. Grand officers present were Coun- 
cilor Princeps H. B. Arbuckle and Grand Secretary 
J. Pike Powers, Jr. The Grand Treasurer, Root. A. 
Smythe, Supreme Councilor Floyd Hughes, Deputy 
Grand .Trcasurer, H. B. McAllister, Deputy Grand 
Chaplain Jno. S. Foster, and Grand Historiographer, 
A. C. Jones, ¥/ere unavoidably detained. W. S. Jacobs, 
Mu, delivered the address of welcome, which was re- 
sponded to by R. T. Gillispi, Jr., Beta. F. M. Mas- 
sey, Sigma, was appointed Assistant Secretary for the 
Convention, and Geo. and Gordon Brown, Sigma, Con- 
ductors. Privilege of the floor was extended all vis- 
iting brothers. At this Convention four editors to 
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ing the Shield and Diamond, were elected. It was 
also decided to issue the magazine three instead of 
five times a year. A motion was made and passed 
prohibiting the initiation of men who were not bona 
fide students or instructors in the institutions where 
the respective chapters are located. A minimum 
initiation fee was fixed at $5.00. Upon the motion 
to extend the fraternity in the West and Northwest 
the motion was lost. The Committee on Chapter 
Books reported having received same from Alpha, 
Beta, Gamma, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Mu, Nu, Pi, 
Rho, Sigma, Omicron, Psi, Upsilon, Chi, Omega, 
and Alpha-Alpha. Grand officers' and chapter re- 
ports were read and discussed. The Grand Treas- 
urer's books were audited and certified. The elec- 
tion of the assistant editors to the Shield and Dia- 
mond, which were distributed among the chapters, 
was as follows: 

Theta, Kappa, Rho, Sigma, Omega — Jas. R. 
Williamson. 

Zeta, Chi, Psi, Upsilon, Alpha Beta — O. P. Parker. 

Alpha, Iota, Omicron, Phi, Beta, Gamma — R. T. 
Gillispi, Jr. 

Pi, Mu, Nu, Tau, Alpha-Alpha— J. H. Smith. 

The following officers were elected : Supreme Coun- 

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cilor, Hon. Floyd Hughes; Councilor Princeps, Dr. 
H. B. Arbuckle; Grand Treasurer, Robert A. Smythe; 
Grand Secretary, J. Pike Powers, Jr.; Deputy Grand 
Treasurer, H. M. McAllister; Grand Historiogra- 
pher, A. C. Jones; Grand Chaplain, Rev. Theron 
H. Rice. Atlanta. St. Louis and Birmingham were 
mentioned as the next place of mieeting. The Con- 
vention was closed by a banquet at the Tulane Ho- 
tel on the night of April 8th, at which the Convention 
was the guest of Sigma chapter and the Nashville 
alumni. Sixty guests were present, and with Louis 
Leftwich as toastmaster, the time passed all too 
quickly to the end. 

SEVENTEENTH CONVENTION. The Seven- 
teenth Convention was called to order by the Coim- 
cilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, on the morning 
of April 7th, 1904, in the Assembly Hall of the Pied- 
mont Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.. where headquarters were 
established. Delegates were present as follows: 
Alpha, C. E. Conrad; Beta, J. B. Clark and R. L 
McDavid; Gamma, E. Hugh Smith; Zeta, J. W. 
Hudson; Eta, D. McLeod Davidson; Theta, W. H. 
Hill; Iota, R. C. Graham; Kappa, Hiram Brown; 
Mu, R. T. Fewell, Jr.; Omicron, Dean Hundley; 
Pi, S. B. Alexander; Rho, H. H. Weir; Sigma, Gor- 

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don Brown and J. R. Williamson; Tau, C. W. Rowe; 
Upsilon, E. E. Young, J. B. Denson, T. H. Robert- 
son and Wm. Hardie, Jr.; Chi, P. A. Pugh; 
Psi, C. B. [Collins, O. W. Steed, W. M. Breed- 
low, J. G. Morrison, J. L. Brown, Robt. Rutherford, 
W. O. Mathews, J. D. Gortatowski, R. E. Ponder, 
and G. M. Stanton; Omega, H. W. Smith; Alpha- 
Alpha, C. B. Arthur; Alpha Delta, T. B. Lamar 
and B. H. Smith; Alumnus Gamma, Theron H, 
Rice; Alumnus Delta, Alexander Martin. Nu, 
Phi, Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma and Alumnus Al- 
pha, Beta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa 
and Lambda were not represented. Alumni were 
present from Theta, Iota and Chi. Grand Officers 
on hand w^ere Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. Arbuckle; 
Grand Treasurer , Robert A. Smythe; Grand Sec- 
retary, J. Pike Powers, Jr., and Grand Chaplain, 
Theron H. Rice. The Supreme Councilor, Floyd 
Hughes, Grand Historiographer, A. C. Jones, and 
Deputy Grand Treasurer, H. M. McAllister, were 
not in attendance. The meeting was opened with 
prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Dr. Theron H. Rice, 
who also gave the address of welcome, together with 
J. D. Gortatowski. These were responded to by J. B. 
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secretary of the Convention, and T. B. Lamar and 
B. H. Smith, conductors. Owing to the difficulty 
of obtaining second class mail rates on publications 
issued less than four times a year, the Supreme Coun- 
cil had not acted on the resolution of the last Con- 
vention to publish the Shield and Diamond three 
times a year, and after explanations were made it 
was decided by this meeting that it should still ap- 
pear five times a year. An exchange editor was added 
to the editorial staff. A uniform record book for the 
preservation of records concerning the alumni of the 
chapters was adopted. This Convention performed 
quite a good deal of secret work, adopting a sign of 
recognition, sister's grip and jewelers' symbol. A 
Convention button and new pledge pin were pro- 
vided for. The plans for prorating the delegates ex- 
penses to the Convention among the various chap- 
ters was promulgated. Under chapter extension, it 
was decided to enter institutions in the Southwest 
at the discretion of the Supreme Council. A mini- 
mum age limit of sixteen years as a qualification to 
membership in Pi Kappa Alpha was adopted. A 
Committee on Constitution, consisting of J. B. Clark, 
Beta, and J. Graham Sale, Pi, was appointed to re- 
vise and combine the Secret and Printed Consti- 

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tutiori and report at the next Convention. New Or- 
leans was mentioned as the next place of meeting. 
Assistant editors of the Shield and Diamond were 
elected as follows : 

Zeta, Theta, Kappa, Rho, Sigma, Chi, Omega, J. 
Williamson. 

Eta, Upsilon, Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma — Orloff 
Lake. 

Mu, Nu, Psi, Alpha Delta— J. H. Smith. 

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Iota, Omicron, Pi, Tau, 
Phi, Alpha -Alpha— T. B. Clark. 

M. W. Smith was appointed exchange editor. 
Chapter books were reported from all the chapters 
but Eta; Pi, Phi, Alpha, Beta, and Alpha Gamma. 
Reports of Grand Officers and chapters wer*^ read 
and discussed. The Grand Treasurer's accounts 
were audited and accepted. The following officers 
were elected for the following year: Supreme Coun- 
cilor, Floyd Hughes; Councilor Princeps, Dr. H. B. 
Arbuckle: Grand Treasurer, Robert A. Smyths, 
Grand Secretary, J. Pike Powers, Jr.; Grand Histor- 
iographer, A. C. Jones; Deputy Grand Treasurer, 
H. M. McAlhster; Grand Chaplain, Dr. Wallace T. 
Palmer On the night of April 7th an informal smo- 
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and the Atlanta alumni. 

EIGHTEENTH CONVENTION. This meeting 
convenea on April 25th, 1905, at Chattanooga, 
Tenn., in the Southern Hotel parlors. Headquarters 
were also established at the Southern. The meeting 
was called to order by the Councilor Princeps, Dr. 
H. B. Arbuckle. Delegates were present from the 
from the following chapters:: Alpha, C. Vernon 
Spratley; Beta, J. L. Moore; Gamma, J. A. Carson* 
Zeta, Sam J. McAllister; Eta, S. E, Calongue; Theta, 
J. G. Reid; Iota, J. M. Graham; Kappa, H. E. Yockey 
and D. S. Bromley; Mu, J. D. Fulp; Nu, J. W. Boyd; 
Omicron, C. E. Tallman; Pi, W. E. Jones; Rho, 
P. D'. Tucker; Sigma, G. W. Grier; Tau, C. L. Mil- 
ler; Upsilon. T. H. Matson; Phi, A. M. Bowman, Jr.; 
Chi, E. C. Seaman, Lindle Herrington, and A. C. 
Pfaffle; Psi, W. O. Mathews, J. L. Brown and J, K. 
Watt; Omega, M. W. Smith; Alpha Alpha, C. R. 
Pugh; Alpha Delta, C. S. Harper; Alpha Epsilon, 
J. A. Park; Alpha Eta, J. S. Peters; Alpha Theta, 
Arthur Arnold; Alpha Iota, S. M. Graham. Only 
two chapters, Alpha Gamma and Alpha Zeta, had 
no delegates present. Alumni from Rho, Beta, 
Zeta. Pi and Psi were also in attendance. Coun- 
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retary J. Pike Powers, Jr , were present. The other 
Grand Officers, Supreme Councilor Floyd Hughes, 
Grand Treasurer Robert A. Smythe, Grand Historio- 
grapher A. C. Jones, Deputy Grand Treasurer H. 
M. McAlUster, and Grand Chaplain Dr. Wallace T. 
Palmer, were unavoidably detained. C. R. Pugh 
and S. J. McAllister were appointed Conductors. 
The opening prayer was offered by Rev. P. D. Tucker. 
Address of welcome was delivered by Hon. Frank 
C. Garden, and responded to by W. E. Jones. The 
Constitution Committee, consisting of J. Graham 
Sale and J. B. Clark, reported the revision of the 
Constitution, which combined both Printed and 
Secret Constitutions in one document which is not 
of a strictly secret nature. With a few immaterial 
changes, this revision was adopted. The main point 
in the revised instrument was the change from an 
annual to a biennial Convention. The names of 
Councilor Princeps and Supreme Councilor were 
also changed to Grand Princeps and Grand Coun- 
cilor respectively, and the Grand Historiographer 
was placed on the Supreme Council. The office of 
Deputy Grand Treasurer and the board of chapter 
assistant editors to the Shield and Diamond were 
abolished, and the office of Grand Chancellor created. 

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In regard to extension, a motion to enter all reputa- 
ble colleges of the United States was lost by a vote 
of eighteen to nine. A set of by-laws was also adopted 
by the Convention. A committee was appointed to 
get up a coat of arms for the Fraternity. This con- 
sisted of M. W. Smith, Omega, and D. S. Bromley, 
Kappa. Later in the year they presented a design 
which was adopted and copyrighted by the Supreme 
Council, and forms the present coat of arms. Gamma 
chapter reported the losing of her charter, and the 
Supreme Council was instructed by the Convention 
to issue her a duplicate of her last charter. A salary 
of $300.00 was appropriated as the annual salary 
of the Grand Treasurer. Officers' and chapter re- 
portsTwere read and discussed. Alpha Gamma and 
Alpha Zeta failed to have their minute books at the 
Convention, and four chapters did not present Re- 
cord books. Grand Treasurer's accounts were pre- 
sented and audited. The following officers were 
elected: Grand Councilor, Hon. Floyd Hughes; 
Grand Princeps, Arthur C. Jones; Grand Chancellor, 
J. Pike Powers, Jr.; Grand Treasurer, Robt. A. 
Smythe; Grand Historiographer, J. Graham Sale; 
Grand Secretary, Jas. R. Williamson; Grand Chap- 
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commended by the Supreme Council as the next 
place of meeting. Before adjournment, the two new 
officers present, J. Graham Sale and J. Pike Powers, 
Jr., were constitutionally installed by the Grand 
Princeps. The Convention was closed with a ban- 
quet on the night of April 26th, at the Union Depot 
Restaurant, with Dr. H. B. Arbuckle as toastmaster. 
Next morning the delegates formed two tallyho 
parties and rode out to Lookout Mountain, Chicka- 
mauga Park, and Missionary Ridge, and thus ended 
the Eighteenth Convention, of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

NINETEENTH CONVENTION. The First Bi- 
ennial .Convention of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity 
was held in the Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Va., on 
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1907. The Convention was 
called to order by|Councilor Princeps J. Pike Pow- 
ers, Jr., and was led in prayer by the Grand Chap- 
lain, Dr. J. Gray McAllister. Upon roll call, delegates 
reported as follows: Alpha, T. J. V/illiams; Beta, 
A. R. Mustin; Gamma, R. B. Dade; Delta, G. M. 
Watson; Zeta, I. A. Vincent; Eta, R. C. Patton: 
Theta, G. W. Currie; Iota, P. T. Atkinson; Kappa, 
W. H. Whitley; Mu, E. L. Power; Nu, J. F. Pate; 
Omicron, B. E. Steele; Pi, Geo. E. Penn, Jr.; Rho, 
John C. Orr; Tau, Wm. C. Coughemore, Jr.; Upsi- 

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ion, L. E. Otts; Phi, A. M. Bowman, Jr.; Chi, P. T. 
Prentiss; Psi, Julius Elkans; Omega, L. E. Hillen- 
meyer; iVlpha- Alpha, Paul Webb; Alpha Gamma, 
P. L. Ferguson, Jr.; Alpha Delta, J. A. Tomrnins; 
Alpha Epsilon, G. F. Bason, Jr., and W. G. Fergu- 
son; Alpha Zeta, H. R. Smith; Alpha Eta, T. Z. 
Cason; Alpha Theta, C. M. Hanna; Alpha Iota, 
C. H. Kirkland; Alpha Kappa, Wm. McTighe; 
Alpha Lambda, Hubert Bunyea. Besides these, 
forty visiting alumni were registered, together with 
thirty-eight additional chapter members. Grand Offi- 
cers present were: Grand Councilor, Hon. Floyd 
Hughes; Councilor Princeps, J. Pike Powers, Jr.; 
Grand Treasurer, Robt. A. Smythe; Grand Secre- 
tary, H. M. McAllister; Grand Historiographer 
J. Graham Sale; Grand Chancellor, J. G. Hughes; 
Grand Chaplain, Dr. J. Gray McAllister. Every ac- 
tive chapter was represented, every officer was pres- 
ent, and an attendance of one hundred and fifteen 
was reported. Owing to the resignation of A. C. 
Jones as Grand Princeps just after the Chattanooga 
meeting, J. Pike Powers, Jr., had been elected to 
that position, and J. G. Hughes was elected to take 
his place as Grand Chancellor by the Supreme Coun- 
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Conductors by the Councilor Princeps. Addresses 
of welcome were made by Hon. Jas. Alston Cabell 
and John Martin, and responses were made by J. 
Graham Sale and Thos. J. WiUiams. Privileges of 
the floor were extended all visiting brothers. Upon 
application from Alpha Gamma, and a statement 
of her great need of a chapter house, the Convention 
voted to assist this chapter by assessing each 
active member the sum of $1.00 for this purpose. 
A permanent chapter house fund was also provided 
for. The sum of $300.00 was appropriated for the 
use of the Grand Historiographer, and $500.00 for 
the Grand Treasurer's salary. A Board of Editors 
of the Shield and Diamond was chosen, and three 
new departments added. These were Alumni, Ex- 
change and College World Departments, with an ed- 
itor in charge of each. It was also decided to change 
the cover design and department headings of the 
magazine. The question of chapter extension was 
brought up, and after a lengthy discussion, it was at 
last decided to extend the eligible territory to cover 
all States west of the Mississippi river and those 
east lying south of the Ohio. Certificates of member- 
ship were also adopted, and the Supreme Council 
was instructed to offer suitable rewards for the best 

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chapter letters and contributed articles in the Shield 
and Diamond during the next two years. A commit- 
tee to design an exclusive alumni button was ap- 
pointed to report at the next Convention. A stand- 
ing committee on Fraternity Songs was appointed 
to report at the next Convention. New Orleans was 
recommended as the place of the next Convention 
in 1909. Chapter and officers' reports were read and 
spread on the minutes. Grand Treasurer's accounts 
were audited and accepted. All chapter records 
and minutes were presented to the committee in 
charge. It ^was decided to empower the Supreme 
Council to issue the second edition of a catalogue 
to appear in the near future. Upon motion, the en- 
tire corps of Grand Officers was re-elected for two 
years. It may be added, however, that just after 
the Convention it became necessary for H. M. Mc- 
Allister to resign as Grand Secretary, and the Su- 
preme Council elected C. W. Underwood to fill his 
unexpired term. The Convention was closed on the 
night of May 3d, by a banquet at the Westmoreland 
Club, when the delegates were the guests of Omicron 
and Alumnus Alpha chapters. 

The Twentieth Convention and the Second Bi- 
ennial Convention will be held in April, 1909, at New 
Orleans, La. 

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CHAPTER ROLL.— Although the early govern- 
ment of the fraternity provided for Alumni chapters, 
yet none were formed until after the Hampden Syd- 
ney Convention of 1889. At this time it was made 
manifest that if Pi Kappa Alpha was ever to assume 
her proper place in the galaxy of fraternities, the in- 
terest of her alumni must be aroused. To this end, 
the chapters were urged to take up the work of the 
establishment of Alumni chapters, and the law 
which^had heretofore restricted the number of Alumni 
chapters to one in each State, was repealed at the 
Knoxville Convention of 1892. It was not until 
1892, however, that the first such chapter was es- 
tablished at Richmond, Va. Like the college chap- 
ters, these are named after the Greek letters in con- 
secutive order, preceded by the word ''Alumnus." 
In the following roll, first is given the year of forma- 
tion, then the name of the chapter and location, 
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1892— Alumnus Alpha, Richmond, Va., Jas. A. Cabsll. 
1893 — ^Alumnus Beta, Memphis, Tenn., W. H. Good- 
bar. 

1893 — ^Alumnus Gamma, White Sulphur Springs, 
W. Va., J. T. McAllister. 

1893 — ^Alumnus Delta, Charleston, S. C, Robert A. 
Smythe. 

1896 — -Alumnus Epsilon, 2\'"orfolk, Va., R. M. Hughes. 

1897— Alumnus Zeta, Dillon, 3. C, P. H. Edwards. 

1897 — ^Alumnus Eta, New Orleans, La., H. D. Bruns. 

1897— Alumnus Theta, Dallas, Tex., Robt. Hill. 

1898 — ^.\lumnus Iota. Knoxville. Tenn., J. Pike Pow- 
ers, Jr. 

1902 — Alumnus Kappa, Charlottesville, Va., A. C. 
Jones. 

1903— Alumnus Lambda, Opehka, Ala.. R. P. Bald- 
win, Jr. 

1907— Alumnus Mu, Fort Smith, Ark., W. S. Fuhr- 
man. 

1907 — ^Alumnus Xu, Birmingham, Ala., Wm. Har- 
die, Jr. 

1907 — ^Alumnus Xi, Lynchburg, Va., L. A. Anderson. 

1908 — ^Alumnus Omicron, Spartanburg, S. C, B. W. 
Isom. 

1908— Alumnus Pi, Gainesville, Ga., D. C. Stow. 

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By States, the Alumni chapters are distributed as 
follows: Virginia, four; South Carolina, three; Ten- 
nessee and Alabama, two each; one each in West 
Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, and Arkansas, a 
territory of nine States. 



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ALUMNUS CHAPTER SKETCHES. 

ALUMNUS ALPHA.— This chapter was brought 
to life in 1892 by the alumni living in and around 
Richmond, Va. It was the host of the Seventh 
Ninth and Nineteenth Conventions, and has among 
its membership some of the leading men of Rich- 
mond. Although very active in the early days of 
its existence, it later subsided into a very inactive 
condition. On the night of November 16th, 1907, 
however, steps were taken toward its revival. The 
meeting was held at the home of the Hon. James A. 
Cabell, No. 410 East Grace Street, and the chapter 
again placed on a solid foundation. The officers were 
elected as follows: President, James Alston Cabell; 
Vice Presidents, E. P. Cox and T. C. Darst; Treas- 
urer, Henry Taylor; Secretary, S. W. Long. Besides 
the names mentioned, the chapter roll contains the 
names of Hon. B. B. Mu.nford, E. L. Bemiss, Robert 
Whittet, Oscar Swineford, C. A. Boyce, and others. 
This chapter has been of material assistance to the 
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instrumental in the working up and installation of 
Omicron chapter at Richmond College in 1901. 

ALUMNUS BETA.— At the Knoxville Conven- 
tion of 1892, special stress was laid upon the forma- 
tion of Alumni chapters, and among others, Mem- 
phis was designated as a place for the establishment 
of such a chapter. ^This work was given over to F. 
D. Smythe, who lived at Hickory Withe, Tenn., just 
about three miles out of Memphis. This brother at 
once went to work, which resulted in the formation 
of the chapter on the night of March 24th, 1893, in 
Room No. 33, Peabody Hotel. The officers elected 
were Milton H. Hunt, S. M. C; Walter^ H. Godbey, 
M. C; and Frazier D. Smythe, Th.C. This chapter 
draws its membership from Memphis and the sur- 
rounding States of Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi 
and Arkansas. Among its members in Memphis are 
to be found W. M. Goodbar, M. H. Hunt, W. H. 
Godbey, P. H. Thompson, Llewellyn Price, W. M. 
Galbreath, Walter Goodman and W. Percy Biggs. 
Among its out of town members are Dr. E. R. Long, 
Dr. J. R. Howerton, Dr. W. M. Anderson, T. H. 
Scovell and F. D. Smythe. This chapter for the 
past few years has not been as active as^it might, 
but steps are now being taken to awaken interest 

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and place it on a new foundation. 

ALUMNUS GAMMA.— This chapter was estab- 
lished in the early part of 1893, at White Sulphur 
Springs, West Va., one of the largest summer resorts 
of the East. None of its members lived at White 
Sulphur, so the membership is drawn from the sur- 
rounding territory. The charter was issued to T. H. 
Rice, Jr., R. L. Telford, H. B. Arbuckle, J. A. Ar- 
buckle, J. T. McAllister, and Frank Hopkins. Be- 
side these, J. Gray McAllister, H. H. Erwin and 
Julian Arbuckle have been added to the roll. The 
following officers were elected at the first meeting: 
President, R. L. Telford; Secretary, H. W. McLaugh- 
lin, and Treasurer, Frank Hopkins. The formation 
of this chapter was due to the efforts of Dr. H. B. 
Arbuckle, who at that time had just been elected 
Councilor Princeps. Provision was made for semi- 
annual m.eetings, and although the chapter has lost 
some of its prominent members, it yet maintains a 
strong position at White Sulphur Springs. 

ALUMNUS DELTA.— In September, 1893, a char- 
ter was issued to Robt. A. Smythe, W. M. Smith, 
John K. Crosswell, Daniel J. Brimm, D. Asa Black- 
burn, and John P. Thomas, to form Alumnus Delta, 
with headquarters at Charleston, S. C. Although few 

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in numbers, this chapter has done quite a deal of work 
for the fraternity, and holds a high place among the 
Alumnus chapters. 

ALUMNUS EPSILON.— In the Spring of 1896 
a charter for the fifth Alumnus chapter was granted. 
This received the name of Alumnus Epsilon, and was 
located at Norfolk, Va. Among its members are to be 
found Floyd and R. M. Hughes, both of Norfolk. 
Owing to the efforts of these two men, this chapter 
has always maintained an active existence. This 
chapter was the host of the Fifteenth Convention 
of 1902, at Norfolk. On its roll this chapter has 
one of the founders of the Order, L. W. Tazewell. 

ALUMNUS ZETA.— In the summer of 1896, ap- 
plication was received for a charter from a number 
of Alumni, living in and around Dillon, S. C. Through 
error, at first, this was chartered as Alumnus Eta, 
but was afterwards corrected. The charter members 
were A. S. Manning, T. W. Bethea, A. M. McNaull, 
P. P. Bethea, B. B. Sellers, P. H. Edwards, W. F. 
Norton, F. W. Sessions, and C. P. Leisner. Though 
chartered at this time, it was not until the following 
February that the chapter was organized under 
its proper name, viz.: Alumnus Zeta. At this meet- 
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elected: P. H. Edwards, S. M. C; A. S. Manning, 
I. IM. C, T. W. Bethea, Th. C, B. B. Sel- 
lers, S. C, A. M. McNaull, M. C. and M. S. 

ALUMNUS ETA.— This chapter was] organized 
through the efforts of Dr. Henry D. Bruns, of New 
Orleans. The first steps to the establishment of the 
chapter were taken in May, 1897, and the charter 
secured. The organization meeting was held on 
the night of June 14th, 1897, in the office of E. L. 
Bemiss, No. 313 Baronne street. At the meeting the 
following officers were elected: S. C. Byrd, President; 
Alex. McCoUum, Vice President; H. D. Bruns, 
Treasurer; F. D. Smythe, Secretary, and J. W. 
Caldwell, Correspondent. The charter members re- 
siding in New Orleans w^ere H. D. Bruns, E. L. Be- 
miss, C. C. Mallard, E. F. Koeele, F. D. Smythe, 
J. C. Barr, J. W. Caldwell and S. C. Byrd. Besides 
these, the following appeared as charter members 
who lived in the neighboring States of Louisiana, 
Mississippi, Texas and Alabama: Alex. McCul- 
lom, J. D. Hanson, F. E. Maddox, Chas. Oberschmidt, 
Marshall Hicks, W. M. Anderson, T. H. Scovill, C. P. 
Colmery, W. H. Garrow, Jr., A. S. Maddox, G. H. 
Hogan, J. W. Purifoy, and R. T. Russell. Head- 
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1728 Josephine street. Through this chapter, Eta 
chapter was revived, and Alpha Beta and Alpha 
Gamma established. Owing to the large number of 
Pi Kappa Alphas in New Orleans, this chapter has 
always been more or less active, and steps are now 
being taken to place it on a strong foundation. This 
chapter will entertain the next Convention of the 
fraternity in 1909. 

ALUMNUS THETA.— In the Fall of 1897, Bro. 
Robert Hill, Theta, received a call to a Dallas, Tex., 
church, and through him Alumnus Theta was brought 
to life. Through this chapter all of the Alumni of 
Texas were enlisted under the banner, and it has 
done much in helping the active chapters in securing 
good men from the Lone Star State. On its roll are 
now numbered those of Alumnus Eta's men from 
the State of Texas, among others Marshall and Yale 
Hicks, W. M. Anderson, W. H. Garrow, Jr., etc. 

ALUMNUS IOTA.— On the night of December 
22nd, 1898, this chapter was installed at No. 1610 
Bell avenue, Knoxville, Tenn., at the home of Jas. 
Garrett Comfort. Those present on the night of 
installation, including charter members, were J. R. 
Campbell, Jas. G. Comfort, C. J. Collins, P. J. Brisco, 
J. E. Borches, H. P. Ijams, Dr. Howard A. Ijams, 

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Jas. McCoUum, Dan K. Lee, L. C. McMuUin, J. J. 
Price, J. Pike Powers, Jr., C. A. Templeton, Edwin 
Wiley, and Dr. C. E. Waite. The election of officers 
resulted as follows: J. Pike Powers, Jr., President; 
C. A. Templeton, Vice-President; D. K. Lee, Treas- 
urer; Edwin Wiley, Secretary; Jas. G. Comfort, 
Guide. This chapter has always been very active 
and always joins with Zeta in various entertain- 
ments, throughout the year. This chapter was the 
host of the convention of 1899, and contributed 
much to the pleasure and enjoyment of that occa- 
sion. The membership has always been large, and it 
has been of material benefit in assisting Zeta chapter 
in the securing of new and desirable men. 

ALUMNUS KAPPA.— In the summer of 1902 
Alumnus Kappa was chartered at Charlottesville, 
Va., the birthplace of Pi Kappa Alpha. The mem 
bership of this chapter is comparatively large, but 
owing to the proximity of an active chapter and 
other reasons, it has never seemed to prosper. Ef- 
forts are now being made to reorganize it, and place 
it on a firm foundation. A^. C. Jones, Ex-Grand 
Historiographer, was at its head. 

ALUMNUS LAMBDA.— This chapter was char- 
tered at Opelika, Alabama, October 9th, 1903. 

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Though small in numbers it has always been enthu- 
siastic, and has aided the Alabama chapters mate- 
rially in gaining desirable men. Its charter members 
were Wilhs Venable, W. S. Dowell, J. D. McPhaill, 
R. P. Baldwin, Jr., Jas. G. Comfort, and C. L. Ed- 
wards. On the night of organization the following 
officers were elected: C. L. Edwards, President; J. 
D. McPhaill, Vice-President; W. S. Dodwell, Con- 
ductor; Jas. G. Comfort, Treasurer, and R. P. Bald- 
win, Jr., Secretary. 

ALUMNUS MU.— In the early part of July, 1907, 
the Alumni living in Fort Smith, Ark., decided to 
petition for a charter as an Alumnus chapter. .This 
was granted, and the chapter organized September 
23rd, 1907. The charter members were A. C. Parker, 
W. S. Fuhrman, J. W. Trigg, J. C. Ingle and L. R. 
Byrne. The meeting was held in the general offices 
of the Arkansas Central Railroad, and the following 
officers elected: W. S. Fuhrman, S. M. C, ; A. C. 
Parker, I. M. C; J. W. Trigg, Th. C; L. R. Byrne, 
M. C; and M. S.; J. C. Ingle, S. C; It is the object 
of this chapter to enroll the alumni of Missouri, Ok- 
lahoma and Arkansas and to this end steps have 
been taken. Beside those mentioned, H. R. Carter, 
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members of the chapter. In December, 1907, the 
offices where Alumnus Mu held her meetings were 
destroyed by fire, and all records, minutes, etc., 
destroyed. Another place has been secured and semi- 
annual meetings are held. 

ALUMNUS NU.— The charter for this chapter 
was issued in the latter part of 1907, but owing 
to unavoidable delays it was not installed until 
January 25th, 1908, in one of the hotels of Birming- 
ham. This chapter has quite a number of Alumni 
in its territory, and hopes to enlarge its roll mate- 
rially in the course of a few weeks. The following 
are its officers: Wm. Hardie, Jr., President; J. W. 
TuU, Vice-President; E. C. Morgan, Secretary; 
C. W. G. Alexander, Treasurer. 

ALUMNUS XI. — ^This chapter was organized on 
the night of November 23rd, 1907, in the law offices 
of Thos. J. Williams, Lynchburg, Va., with the 
following members: E. C. Ivey, T. P. Forbes, Wm. 
Murrell, Sanders Fleming, Dr. W. S. Ferguson, C. W. 
Langhorne, R. M. Strother, L. A. Anderson and 
Thomas J. Williams. The following officers were 
elected: E. C. Ivey, President; Thomas J. Williams, 
Vice-President; L. A. Anderson, Secretary and 
Treasurer. This chapter is located in the heart of 

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Virginia, where the fraternity has a large number 
of Alumni, and with the good start already made 
this chapter bids fair to become quite a stronghold 
for Pi Kappa Alpha. 

ALUMNUS OMICRON.— A charter for this chap- 
ter was issued to B. H. Brown, B. W. Isom, H. B. 
Stribling, W. B. Lyles, J. F. Pate, L C. Blackwood, 
H. M. Brown, J. W. Brown, P. H. Fike, and J. W 
Boyd. The organization of the chapter took place 
in the office of B. H. Brow^n, Spartanburg, S. C, on 
the evening of January 21st, 1908. The following 
officers were elected: B. H. Brov/n, President; J. W. 
Boyd, First Vice-President; W. B. Lyles, Second 
Vice-President, and B. W. Isom, Secretary and Treas- 
urer. One of the main objects of this organization 
is to work up a sentiment in favor of fraternal ties so 
that in the near future the drastic legislation prevail- 
ing against them in Soutn Carolina may be annulled. 

ALUMNUS PL— In the early part of 1908 an ap- 
plication for a charter was received from the follow- 
ing Alumni at Gainesville, Ga. : W. T. Hall, A. D. 
Stevens, J. J. Pow^ell, G. J. Sumners, A. S. Johnson, 
D. C. Stow, Jas. Gould and H. W. Stanton. This 
was granted and the chapter now forms one of the 
important factors of the fraternity. 

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I>ROMINENT PPS. 

In the following list, the names and occupation 
of one hundred members of the Fraternity, who 
have attained some degree of prominence in their 
respective line of work, is given. No attempt has 
been made to give any life sketches, and as such this 
is not offered. As far as possible this list has been 
divided into the following heads: Educators, Min- 
isters, Literary Men, Physicians, Commercial Men, 
Politicians, Athletes, and Miscellaneous: 

Educators. 

DR. E. R. LONG. Presbyterian Minister. At one 
Time Professor at S. W. P. U. x\lso later mem- 
ber of the faculty of Arkansas College. Now 
President of iVrkansas College, Batesville, Ark., 
and prominent educator of the State. 

DR. W. B. MURRAH. Methodist Minister. Pres- 
ident of Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss., and 
prominently spoken of as a future Bishop of the 
M. E. Church, South. 

DR. J. GRAY McAllister. Presbyterian Min- 
ister. President Hampden Sydney College, 
Hampden Sydney, Va. 

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DR. ST. GEORGE TUCKER. Episcopal Missionary 
to Japan. President of St. Paul's College, Tokio, 
Japan. 

DR. GEORGU SUMMEY. Presbyterian Minister. 
Late Chancellor S. W. P. U., ClarksviUe, Tenn. 
Now business manager Southwest Presbyterian, 
New Orleans, La. 

DR. E. S JOYNES. Professor of Modern Lan- 
guages, South Carolina College, Columbia, S. C. 
Author of French Text Books. Has been teach- 
ing continuously for over fifty years. Retired 
on the "Carnegie Retiring Fund" at the close 
of the session of 1907-08. 

PROF. F. P. DUNNINGTON. Professor of Analyt- 
ical Chemistry, University of Virginia, Char- 
lottesville, Va. 

PROF. R. M. BIRD. At one time Professor of 
Chemistry at the University of Missouri. Now 
Professor of Undergraduate Chemistry, Univer- 
sity of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. 

PROF. C. E. WAITE. Professor of Chemistry, 
University of Arkansas, 1888-89. Director Mis- 
souri. School of Mines, RoUa, Mo. Now Profes- 
sor of Chemistry, University of Tennessee, 
Knoxville, Tenn. 

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PROF. W. L. FLEMING. Chair of History, West 
Virginia University. Author of Text Books on 
Southern Reconstruction. Now Chair of His- 
tory, Louisiana State University. 

DR. W. D. MOONEY. Presbyterian Minister. Head 
Master, Mooney School, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 

DR. R. L. TELFORD. President Lewisburg Fe- 
male College, Lewisburg, W. Va. 

REV. J. R. HENRY. Cumberland Presbyterian 
Minister. Dean of the Cumberland University 
Theological School, Lebanon, Tenn. 

PROF. JOHN L ARMSTRONG. Presbyterian Min- 
ister and Professor Bible History, Agnes Scott 
Institute, Decatur, Ga. 

DR. H. B. ARBUCKLE. Ph.D. from John Hop- 
kins. Member of various Scientific Societies in 
this country and abroad. Professor of Chemis- 
try, Agnes Scott Institute, Decatur, Ga. 

DR. D. J. BRIMM. Presbyterian Minister, Chair 
of New Testament Literature, Presbyterian 
Seminary, Columbia, S. C. 

DR. J. O. KEENER, President of Southern Univer- 
sity. (Now deceased). 

PROF. J. W. BASORE. Chair of Ancient Lang- 
uages, University of California, Berkely, Cal. 

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DR. ROBERTSON HOWARD. Professor of Med- 
icine, Georgetown University, Washington, 
D. C. (Now deceased). 

PROF. R. A. STEWART. Professor of Ancient 
Languages, WoiTord College, Spartanburg, S. C. 
Now Chair of Ancient Languages, Richmond 
College, Richmond, Va. 

PROF. M. W. SCHWARTZ. Chair of Ancient Lan- 
guages, Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss. 

PROF. ALFRED ZEMBROD. Chair of Modern Lan- 
guages, Kentucky University. Now Professor 
of Modern Languages, Kentucky State College 
Lexington, Ky. 

PROF. LEON K. FRANKEL. Chair of Ancient 
Languages, Kentucky State College, Lexington, 
Ky. 

DR. GEO. W. HILDEBRANTE. President, Bell- 
vue College, Ky. 

PROF. C. H. KIMB ROUGH. Professor of Ameri- 
can Literature, Cumberland University, Leba- 
non, Tenn. 

Ministers. 
DR. THERON H. RICE. Pastor of the First Pres- 
byterian Church, Atlanta, Ga. 

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DR. D. ASA BLACKBURN. Pastor of the Church 
of the Strangers, New York City. 

DR. WALLACE T. PALMER. Pastor of the First 
Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, La. 

REV. W. M. ANDERSON. Pastor of the First Pres- 
byterian Church, Nashville, Tenn. 

REV. J. R. HOWERTON. Pastor, First Presby- 
terian Church, Richmond, Va. 

REV. R. T. NABORS. Methodist Minister, Chap- 
lain of Vanderbilt University. (Now deceased). 

REV. C. B. WILMER. At one time Rector of the 
Church of the Nativity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Now 
Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, At- 
lanta, Ga. 

REV. ROBT. HILL. Pastor of the Westminster 
Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Tex. One of the 
Board of Editors ''Southwest Presbyterian." 

REV. R. O. FLYNN. Pastor North Avenue Pres- 
byterian Church, Atlanta, Ga. 

DR. WM. S. JACOBS. Pastor Woodland Street 
Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tenn. 

REV. C. W. B. HILL. Rector of the Episcopal 
Church, Bowling Green, Ky. 

REV. J. F. SMITH. Pastor First Cumberland Pres- 
byterian Church, Dallas, Tex. 

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DR. WM. C. BUCHANAN. Presbyterian Mission- 
ary at Takamatsu, Japan. 

W. F. HEREFORD. Cumberland Presbyterian Mis- 
sionary to Japan. 

REV. JOSEPH RENNIE. Pastor First Presbyte- 
rian Church, Norfolk, Va. 

Politicians. 

HON. O. W. UNDERWOOD. Congressman from 
Birmingham District, Alabama. 

HON. W. B. YOUNG. Ex-Mayor of Clarksville, 
Tenn. Now leading lawyer of the city. 

HON. J. PIKE POWERS, JR. Election Commis- 
sioner and City Attorney of Knoxville, Tenn. 

HON. J. J. OWENS. Member of the Virginia Leg- 
islature. 

HON. F. S. TAYLOR. At one time member of the 
Virginia Legislature. (Now deceased). 

HON. BLACKBURN SMITH. Member of the Vir- 
ginia Legislature. 

HON. B. B. MUNFORD. Member of the Virginia 
Legislature. 

HON. H. R. HOUSTON. Member of the Virginia 
Legislature. 

HON. E. P. COX. Member of the Virginia Legisla- 
ture. 

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HON. J. W. FISHBURNE. Member of the Vir- 
ginia Legislature. 

HON.jT. B. BAILEY. Member of the North Caro- 
lina^^Legislature . 

HON. C. R. PUGH. Member of the North CaroUna 
Legislature. 

HON. W. F. RUCKER. Member of the North Car- 
lina Legislature. 

HON. CHAS. T. GORDON. At one time Member 
of the Arkansas Legislature. Leading ^Educa- 
tor of the State. (Now deceased.) 

HON. G. H. ALEXANDER. Member of the Ken- 
tucky Legislature. 

HON. B. H. HENDERSON. At ons time Member 
j^of the South Carolina Legislature. (Now de- 
ceased.) 

HON. L C. BLACKWOOD. Member of the South 
Carolina Legislature. 

HON. E. C. DOYLE. Member of the South Caro- 
lina Legislature. 

HON. F. S. CARDEN. Member of the Tennessee 
Legislature. 

HON. R. O. PURDY. Ex-Mayor of Sumpter, S. C. ' 

HON. MARSHALL HICKS. Mayor of San An- 
tonio, Texas. 

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HON. M. L. DAWSON. Ex-Judge Advocate Gen- 
eral of Virginia. Now a leading attorney of New 
York City. 

HON. O. W. GRISHAM. District Attorney of Lou- 
isiana. 

HON. JAS. ALSTON CABELL. Defeated Can- 
didate for Democratic Noraination for Lieuten- 
ant Governor of Virginia. Prominent attorney 
of the State. 

HON. R. M. HUGHES. Prominent in Republican 
circles, and leading attorney of Norfolk, Va. 

HON. FLOYD HUGHES. Defeated Republican 
Candidate for Congress from Virginia. Collector 
at the Port of Norfolk. Prominent Attorney 
and politician. 

HON. J. L. STOREY. District Attorney of Texas. 

HON. W. P. KENT. Defeated Candidate for Lieu- 
. tenant Governor of Virginia. Consul General to 
Guatemala. 

HON. J. M. BROWN. Retired Member of the Ne- 
braska Legislature. 

HON. SAM D. JONES. President of the Chamber 
of ^Commerce, Atlanta, Ga. 

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Commercial Men. 
CHAS. K. PAYNE. President Payne Shoe Co., 

Charleston, W. Va. 
WM. ALEXANDER. At one time President, and 

now Secretary, of the Eqtiitable Life Insurance 

Co., New York City. 
ROBT. A. SMYTHE. President Standard Hat Co., 

Charleston, S. C. Cotton Factor, Atlanta, Ga. 

First Commander in Chief of the United Sons 

of Confederate Veterans. 
W. M. GOODBAR. President Goodbar Shoe Co., 

Memphis, Tenn. 

E. F. SWINNEY. President First National Bank, 

Kansas City, Mo. 

D. L. CARMICHAEL. Vice-President of the Carmi- 
chael Range Co., Chicago, 111. 

W. M. SMITH, U. S. Engineer, Panama Canal, with 
headquarters in New York City. 

FINGAL C. BLACK. Engineer in charge of street 
work, Columbia, S. C. Head of the Department 
of Highway Construction, Rhode Island College 

B. W. ANDREWS. Assistant Chief, Judicial Divi- 
sion, Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. 

F. W. CLARK. Distiller, Owensboro, Ky. 

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Physicians. 

DR. HENRY D. BRUNS. Oculist and Eye Spe- 
cialist, New Orleans, La. 

DR. J. F. HARRISON. Practicing Physician and 
Professor in Medical College of Alabama. 

DR. D. W. HARMON. Surgeon, United States Ar- 
my. 

DR. JOHN T. FRANCIS. Practicing Physician, 
Norfolk, Va. (Now deceased). 

DR. ROBT. R. COPELAND. Dentist, Baltimore, 
Md. 

Literary Men. 

L. W. PAYNE. Assistant Editor Lippincott's Mag- 
azine. 

C. W. COLEMAN.. Author and Poet, WiUiamsburg, 
Va. 

EDWIN WILEY. Poet and Librarian. Vanderbilt 
University, Nashville, Tenn. 

THORNWELL JACOBS. Contributor to Southern 
Magazines. 

JOHN WISE KELLEY. Editor "Virginia Pilot," 
Norfolk, Va. 

Athletes. 

F. D. C'RED") SMITH. Star on '03 Cumberland 
Foot Ball Team. Captain and Center of All 

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Southern '03 Foot Ball Team. 

M. L. BRIDGES, Left Tackle on All Southern '03 
Foot Ball^Team. 

M. O. BRIDGES,fRight Guard on All Southern '03 
Foot Ball Team. 

J. W. GWYNN,5^Right End on All Southern '03 Foot 
Ball Team. 

J. G. C'BULL") BROWN, Left Guard on All South- 
ern '03 Foot Ball Team. 

Miscellaneous. 

P. M. SIMMS. Register Cumberland University. 

E. W. BLODGETT. Sugar Planter in the Philippine 
Islands. (Now deceased.) 

W. H. GODBEY. Official of Memphis & Charleston 
R. R., Memphis, Tenn. 

E. D. GALLION. Clerk in Pension Department, 
Washington, D. C. 

T. S. L. BASORE. Assistant Purchasing Agent, Ten- 
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. 

THE CONCLUSION. 

To those who have plodded through the preced- 
ing pages, the author wants to extend his heartiest 
sympathy, and if such there be, he feels sure that they 

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indeed must be tried and true brethren in G. P. K. A. 
As has been said before, the writer realizes more than 
any one else can, the many shortcomings and defi- 
ciencies in this volume, but to the critic, he vv^ould 
say, be patient. For nearly two years this work has 
been in the making, and during that time every ef- 
fort has been made to secure accurate and definite 
information from which to compile this volume. In 
many cases this has been an impossible feat. In others 
it has been but partially accomplished. It mrast be 
borne in mind that during the whole forty years of 
the fraternity's history, nothing in the v\^ay of an his- 
torical nature has been written concerning it, and all 
of the information obtained has been from original 
sources. Then, too, when it is considered that nearly 
all of the early history of the f raternit^v^ has been ob- 
tained from t]je.old Alummi, who depended entirely 
on their memory for the facts, it will be more clearly 
seen what a stupendous task this has been. Very 
few, if any, of the early chapters kept any kind of re- 
cords even in regard to their initiates, so that this 
source of information has also been cut off. Strange as 
it may seem, several of the early chapters had no re- 
cords whatever, until the form^ation of the office of 
Grand Historiographer, and their present records are 

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due almost entirely to his persistent v/ork, and through 
him and his predecessor this present volume has been 
made a possibility. However much may be lacking 
in this work, it can be safely and positively asserted 
that the facts herein contained are accurate. Only 
such material has been used as could be depended 
upon without treading upon the ground of conject- 
ure. Where two differing accounts have been 
given of the same matter, every effort has been 
made to give the one v\^hich circumstances declared 
to be correct, and in some instances, where the cor- 
rectness could not be accurately ascertained, the par- 
agraphs have been omitted entirely. 

It is the idea of the writer that at the end of the 
fiftieth year of the fraternity (March 1st, 1918), a 
complete and accurate history of the Pi Kappa Alpha 
Fraternity should be compiled. Such a work would 
be much easier after the publication of the present 
volume than if it had never appeared. To that end 
earnest criticism is invited. It is greatly desired that 
every member of the fraternity should consider him- 
self a committee of one to notify the author of any 
additional data or corrections in this edition. In 
this way, together with the assistance of the Alumni, 
hopes may be entertained that in ten years more a 

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semi-centennial volume may be published, which 
will prove to be an honor to the fraternity. The forty 
years covered have been full of glory to Pi Kappa 
Alpha. Let us hope that in those to come this may 
be magnified, and that no stigma of shame or re- 
proach may attach itself to her fair name. 



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